# Folding Paper Furniture The Lightweight Paper Table That Folds Away Like Origami By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-table References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/01/11/table-gami/) Inspired by the classic [foldable art of origami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp), this paper table by Forrest Radford is simple and functional. The origami table is very convenient, as it is able to [fold away flat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-folding-table). It's lightweight, which makes for easy transport. In fact, one wouldn't even need to book an elevator to get to the top of a high-rise condo. Don't let the fact that it is made of delicate cardboard material fool you. The table is able to hold weight over 175 pounds, so unless you're eating an entire wild pig with all the extras, it should be able to withstand your spread. The assembly of the table doesn't require an [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visualize-real-furniture) map to construct. It can be put together in one simple folding process. This lovely paper table truly caters to everyone. Its inexpensive enough for use in a college frat house, yet stylish enough to be showcased in a classy condo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Foldable Furniture:** The trend of foldable furniture will grow due to increased demand for portable and space-saving solutions. - **Lightweight Materials:** The trend of using lightweight and durable materials like cardboard or recyclable plastic will increase due to environmental concerns and convenience for consumers. - **Origami-inspired Designs:** Origami-inspired designs will continue to be popular, as they offer simple, functional and aesthetically pleasing solutions to everyday problems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can invest in R&D for new designs and materials, and create foldable and portable options for modern, urban living spaces. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can develop environmentally friendly and innovative solutions, like cardboard or biodegradable materials, to offer lightweight and durable packaging options. - **Retail:** The retail industry can incorporate foldable and portable items into their inventory, meeting the increased demand for convenient and space-saving solutions, and offer unique and eco-friendly designs to appeal to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Rolled-Up Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofan.md) - [Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-table.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edo-side-table.md) - [Storage-Friendly Origami Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kerf.md) - [Compact Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1.md) - [Paper-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-coffee-table.md)