# Abstract Furniture-Inspired Posters The OKOLO Cut-out Prints Pay Homage to Modernist Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okolo-cutout-prints References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/okolos-cut-out-prints/) & [okoloweb.cz](http://www.okoloweb.cz/projects/okolo-cut-out-prints) The OKOLO Cut-out Prints are more than they first appear. Instead of depicting abstract geometric shapes, the objects featured on each print showcase some of the mid-century coffee and [low tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables) designed by Gio Ponti, Gabriella Crespi, George Nakashima, Paul Kjaerholm, Edward Wormley, Greta Magnusson Grossman and Luther Conover. Rendered in very simple two-dimensional shapes, the OKOLO Cut-out Prints fall somewhere between artwork, poster and illustration. Comprised of eight designs, the OKOLO Cut-out Prints are great for [contemporary homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudo-20). The designers write about the series, "It is our graphic homage to the formal mastery of the modernist design in a fresh contemporary way." For those who have as much of an appreciation for [modernist furniture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair), the OKOLO Cut-out Prints are the perfect way to go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Abstract Furniture Designs in Art:** Creating art inspired by furniture designs is a new trend in contemporary art, opening up opportunities for collaboration between designers and artists. - **Minimalistic Form in Design:** Designers are exploring ways to incorporate minimalistic shapes in their products to create a more classic and timeless look. - **Homage to Modernist Design:** Honoring past design movements, such as modernism, is a trend with the potential to create a new niche market of design-inspired products. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers could use the trend of creating art inspired by furniture designs to promote their furniture lines in a new and innovative way. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can integrate furniture-inspired art into their designs to create a cohesive and modern decor look. - **Art and Print Design:** The trend of abstract furniture-inspired art offers opportunities for art designers and print designers to collaborate and create unique products that cater to contemporary tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Contemporary Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-table-designs.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md) - [Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekisai-cobreathing-objects.md) - [Fluid Wooden Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures.md) - [Soft Geometric-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-collection.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Modernist Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colendra.md) - [Optically-Designed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-coffee-tables.md)