# Demure Secure Seating The Modesty Sofa and Bench Encourages Restraint By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modesty-sofa References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/015646.php) Designer Nika Zupanc's Modesty Sofa and Bench, part of her 'Gone With The Wind' series, is an exercise in restrained femininity. Cut with a high back and sloped armrests, the Modesty Sofa allows for privacy and treads the line between severe and lush. Made of light, almost white, maple, and upholstered in black, both the Modesty Sofa and Bench are adorned with an elegant black sateen ribbon tied into a neat bow. **Implications** - With so many bondage-style fashions emerging from high-end couture labels in recent times, there is no better time to jump on the bandwagon with furniture as fun (or FUNiture), as this Modesty Sofa and Bench from the Gone With The Wind series does. This restrained femininity is quite refreshing and make this sofa the perfect new furniture piece for modern women. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Restraint Furniture:** Designing furniture that promotes privacy and a sense of restraint is a growing trend in interior design. - **Feminine Minimalism:** Combining femininity and minimalism in furniture design allows for a unique aesthetic that appeals to modern women. - **Furniture as Fashion:** Designers are taking inspiration from couture fashion trends to create furniture pieces that make a bold style statement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore creating furniture pieces that prioritize privacy and restraint. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can tap into the market demand for feminine minimalistic designs and create innovative products. - **Fashion and Furniture Fusion:** The fusion of fashion and furniture opens up opportunities for collaboration between fashion designers and furniture brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voluptuous Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voluptuous-seating.md) - [Curvaceous Ribbon-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qeeboo-ribbon-armchair.md) - [Paper Cord-Wrapped Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bench.md) - [Voluptuous Texture Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bretz-balaao.md) - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md) - [Decadent Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poet-sofa.md) - [Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-dentro.md) - [Curvaceous Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blocks-modular-sofa.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)