# Origami Dual-Purpose Furniture The Papergeometrix Chair Provides Seating and Shelving By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papergeometrix-chair References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Papergeometrix-chair/1956199) The Papergeometrix chair seems to address several wants and needs that people have at the current moment. Minimalist aesthetic? Check. [Geometric references](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair)? Check. Multiple purposes? Double check. All of this comes in a neat and stylish package, although without a nice little ribbon to wrap it all up in. As though inspired by the origami art form, the Papergeometrix chair does look like it was [folded out of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool). Strategic cutouts were left intact so as to allow of an [artistic arrangement of books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) and other knick-knacks. Created by Moscow-based industrial designer Maria Yasko, the Papergeometrix chair boasts strong lines and a stronger presence, despite its overall simple silhouette. It is this balance between the two that really makes the Papergeometrix chair stand out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** The trend of minimalist aesthetics provides opportunities for creating sleek and stylish furniture designs with clean lines and simple silhouettes. - **Geometric References:** The trend of incorporating geometric references allows for the creation of visually striking furniture designs with an artistic touch. - **Dual-purpose Furniture:** The trend of dual-purpose furniture opens up possibilities for creating innovative designs that provide both functionality and space-saving solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating minimalist aesthetics and geometric references into their products. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of origami-inspired furniture and create versatile and stylish pieces that blend seamlessly with modern interiors. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of dual-purpose furniture to create innovative and space-efficient solutions for small living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage-Friendly Origami Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kerf.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Puzzle-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinsmdf.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Practical Folding Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md)