# Paper Softseating Foldable Paper Furniture By TrendOffice | Published 2007-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-softseating-foldable-paper-furniture References: [molodesign](http://www.molodesign.com/pages.php?section=products&view_product_id=40) Paper Softseating is a series of products by Molo design made entirely from kraft paper, utilizing a flexible honeycomb structure to fan open into stools, benches and loungers. Each of the sizes and types of softseating can compress like a big book for storage. Softseating belongs to Molo's family of [expandable / compressible honeycomb structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture) that includes the award winning [paper and textile softwalls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). The idea of softhousing is that furniture and private rooms such as bedrooms, can fold away when not in use, lending space back to the main room of an open plan, for work, play or home use. I think that this is the way we are going to live in the furture - with light, flexible, [foldable furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Foldable Furniture:** The trend of foldable furniture made from materials such as kraft paper has the potential to disrupt the furniture industry by offering space-saving, flexible solutions. - **Compressible Structures:** The trend of using flexible honeycomb structures for furniture and architectural applications can disrupt the materials industry by providing lightweight, easily transportable alternatives. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of using eco-friendly materials like kraft paper for furniture design has the potential to disrupt the home goods industry by providing responsible, sustainable options for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry could innovate by incorporating the trend of foldable furniture and flexible honeycomb structures to create designs that are adaptable and space-efficient. - **Materials:** The materials industry can explore disruptive innovations by developing new materials like kraft paper that are lightweight, eco-friendly, and flexible for furniture and architectural applications. - **Sustainability:** The home goods industry can take advantage of the trend towards sustainable design by incorporating eco-friendly materials into their product lines and promoting environmentally responsible options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-furniture.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.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) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series.md) - [Collapsible Recycled Bottle Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-folding-stool.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Rolled-Up Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofan.md)