# Chic Collapsing Furniture The OLA Folding Table by AKKA is a Multifunctional Marvel By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-folding-table References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/02/18/the-ola-fold­ing-table-by-akka/) & [akka.se](http://www.akka.se/) Remember those folding tables in schools or banquet halls, the ones that you had to kick into submission (and probably cause you to suffer a few bruises in the process)? Well, the OLA folding table is the new and improved version, and boy is it pretty. Designed by AKKA, the OLA folding table is not only functional, but when put away, it actually looks like an interesting piece of home decor. Honestly, that is a feat in itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 95% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Collapsing Furniture:** Collapsing furniture designs that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. - **Multifunctional Designs:** Designs that serve multiple purposes and provide versatility in usage. - **Home Decor Innovation:** Home decor products that combine functionality with attractive design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore collapsing designs to offer space-saving solutions for urban living. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can incorporate multifunctional designs to optimize limited spaces. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers can introduce innovative products that seamlessly merge functionality with aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekron-folding-chair.md) - [Folding Scandinavian Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-table.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [High-Strength Accordion Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-side-table.md) - [Compact Folding Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelin-ozbalci.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup.md) - [Rolled-Up Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofan.md) - [Compact Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1.md)