# Mixed Material Furniture VOLK Collaborates with Coral & Tusk for Playful and Modern Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-material-furniture References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/playful-mixed-material-furniture-volk-x-coral-tusk/) & [volkfurniture](http://www.volkfurniture.com/) Mixed material furniture is not something new, but the partnership between VOLT and [Coral & tusk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux) brings a new flavor to such designs. First and foremost, Coral & Tusk is a textile brand. By introducing fabric into the designs, the mixed material furniture takes on a look that is at once homey and modern, a balance that is something hard to strike. From lights and mirrors to tables and stools, the mixed material furniture collection concentrates not only on textiles, but also wood, concrete and copper-plated steel. What truly sets the collection aside, however, is how playful the designs are. Circular lamps, geometric tabletops and illustrated stools add a youthful appeal to each and every piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Material Designs:** Incorporating fabrics, wood, concrete and steel into one design creates a modern and playful look. - **Textile Integration:** Introducing textiles into furniture design not only adds a homey feel, but also creates a unique and fresh look. - **Youthful Appeal:** Designs that incorporate circular shapes, geometric patterns, and illustrations create a youthful and playful vibe. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture and Home Decor Industry:** This industry can benefit from incorporating mixed materials and unique designs to create modern and playful pieces for homes. - **Textile Industry:** This industry can leverage the trend of textile integration in furniture design to provide unique fabrics that suit mixed material furniture. - **Lighting Industry:** This industry can capitalize on the trend of mixed material designs by introducing playful circular and geometric light fixtures to create a modern look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Form-Centric Artful Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicil-and-artish.md) - [Playful Structural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-collection.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Mud-Made Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-volumes-collection-02-terracotta.md) - [Wooden Textural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corrugated-furniture.md) - [Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-diaries-collection.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md) - [Sculptural Avant-Garde Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interior-furniture.md)