# Folded Metal Furnishings The One Line Collection Comprises Crisply Creased Sheets as Seats By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-line-collection References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/furniture/line/) & [maximovich-design](http://www.maximovich-design.com/products?item=one%20line) It's interesting to think that the sufficiently substantial-looking pieces of furniture in the One Line Collection are actually made from single and very thin sheets of metal. Cubic and rectangular bolsters serve as the seat cushions in the armchair and the sofa, but if you were to remove those, you could easily picture the unfolding of these furnishings. Maximovich Design aimed for continuity in the creation of this series, which also comprises a [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table). Striving for forms without disruptions, the steel was bent to create bases, armrests, backrests and edged tabletops. There is a distinctly planar geometry to the 90-degree folds of the One Line Collection objects; however, they exude more softness than rigidity. Every crease in the colorful material is gently curved and the pillows are [deep and plushy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Minimalist Furniture Design:** The use of single sheets of metal to create furniture presents an opportunity for minimalist designs that focus on clean lines and simplicity. - **Continuity in Design:** The One Line Collection showcases the opportunity for furniture designs that prioritize continuity and cohesion in their form and materials. - **Softness in Metal Furniture:** The combination of curved creases and plush cushions in the One Line Collection demonstrates the potential for creating metal furniture with a softer and more comfortable aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The use of folded metal in the One Line Collection offers an innovative approach for furniture manufacturers to create unique and modern pieces. - **Interior Design:** The minimalist and cohesive design of the One Line Collection opens opportunities for interior designers to create cohesive and visually appealing spaces. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** The production process of bending and folding metal in the One Line Collection can inspire advancements in materials and manufacturing techniques for the furniture industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Metal Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection.md) - [Sheet Metal Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen.md) - [Wire-Accented Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-series-furniture.md) - [Sleek Dynamic Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foln.md) - [Modular Bent-Metal Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfso-1.md) - [Simplistic Line-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-furniture.md) - [Paper-Like Sleek Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu-collection.md) - [Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meritalia-morphologica-collection.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md)