# Bendable Origami Benches BlackLAB Designs a Flexible Furniture Piece Out of Geometric Panels By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-bench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/origami-bench-blacklab-architects/) & [blacklabarchitects](http://blacklabarchitects.com) The Origami Bench by blackLAB architects inc. is a flexible piece of furniture that is the perfect example of thinking outside of the box. It incorporates [movable panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) that can be readjusted depending on how the Origami Bench is being used. Whether completely flattened to accommodate more bodies or manipulated into having a seamless side table, the Origami Bench is chic and customizable. Made out of baltic birch plywood that has been covered in white laminate, the Origami Bench rests on [tubular steel legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair) that mimic the geometric form of the panels. Everything about the design reiterates the name of the furniture piece. Contemporary and stylish, the Origami Bench is especially great for [open office environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible Furniture:** There is an opportunity to design furniture that can be easily adjusted to fit various settings and purposes. - **Modular Design:** Creating furniture that can be reconfigured in different forms to adapt to different needs and spaces would be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Customizable Furniture:** Furniture that can be personalized to fit individual preferences would be a potential innovation opportunity for interior designers and home decor businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can take advantage of the opportunity to create flexible, modular, and customizable furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate flexible furniture into their designs, improving the functionality and adaptability of spaces. - **Office Furniture:** Offices can take advantage of the flexibility of the Origami Bench to help optimize space and equipment for different tasks and needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori.md) - [Contemporary Customization Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-benches.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Storage-Friendly Origami Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kerf.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md) - [Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opoo-multifunctional-furniture.md) - [Twin-Piece Modular Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular.md)