# Wiry Minimalist Furniture Mixcv Architecture Design Creates Unadorned, Retro-Like Pieces By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixcv-architecture-design References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/lighting/mixcv_re-imagines_minimalism_20764.asp) & [mixcv](http://www.mixcv.com/) Mixcv Architecture Design takes [minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller) to a whole new level. In fact, the studio seems to add an essence of expressionism to its designs that makes each piece of furniture more like a [piece of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colendra). Completely contemporary, the work of Mixcv Architecture Design also has a pop art feel that will surely attract those who are looking for touches of [retro inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-midcentury-modern) without compromising their modern aesthetics. Comprised of designers Volciane Cassanovas, Stéphane Dentand and Thomas Labarthe, Mixcv Architecture Design's "simple and precise production is the fruit of the shared desire of a designer and a metal construction company to create contemporary production," according to the studio's site. Each unadorned design acts to maintain the furniture's intended role while developing an emotional tie to it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for businesses to create unadorned, retro-like furniture pieces that maintain their intended role while developing an emotional tie to consumers. - **Expressionist Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to add an essence of expressionism to furniture designs, creating pieces that are more like works of art. - **Contemporary Retro:** Opportunity for businesses to attract consumers seeking retro-inspired furniture with a pop art feel, without compromising modern aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create and produce minimalistic and expressionist furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate minimalist and expressionist furniture pieces into their projects. - **Art and Design Retail:** Opportunity for art and design retailers to offer contemporary retro furniture pieces with a pop art feel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireframed-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lines-series.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formfunctional-archifurniture.md) - [Sculptural Avant-Garde Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interior-furniture.md) - [Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Minimally Elegant Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connexion-collection.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Technical Minimal Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concav-collection.md)