# Accordion-Inspired Furniture The Mr. Simon Com-oda Chair Opens or Closes to Serve You Better By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-10-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-simon-com-oda-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/com-oda-by-mr-simon/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=Google) & [mrsimon.es](http://www.mrsimon.es/) The Mr. Simon Com-oda Chair is one handy piece of furniture, as it combines practicality with exquisite design. This savvy concept was created by the Spanish-based studio called Mr. Simon, and this chair/bench is sure to stir attention on the marketplace. The piece of furniture can open and close like an accordion to form a series of chairs or one single [wooden bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same). A series of folding chairs create either a long bench when put together, or individual chairs when separated. Additionally, when putting all folding chairs together in a specific order, they form a beautiful image to add to the bench. The Mr. Simon Com-oda chair shows the studio’s vision of conceptualizing and developing ideas that have a [practical function and an interesting design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisto), as this chair creatively combines both. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Accordion-inspired Furniture:** Opportunity for designers and furniture companies to create innovative, multi-functional pieces that can adapt to different situations. - **Flexible Seating Solutions:** Opportunity for interior design companies to offer customizable seating options that can be easily adjusted to accommodate different space configurations. - **Combining Practicality and Design:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create products that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, appealing to consumers who value both. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to explore new ways of creating versatile and visually striking pieces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate adaptable seating solutions into their projects, maximizing functionality and space efficiency. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer unique and eye-catching furniture options that can enhance the overall design and functionality of living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Storage-Friendly Origami Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kerf.md) - [Practical Folding Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series.md)