# Folding Armrest Couches The Piu Sofa for Intertime Transforms into a Relaxing Lounger By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piu-sofa References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/006606.html) & [intertime.ch](http://www.intertime.ch/en/product/piu/) The Piu Sofa is a simple and classic couch that has a fine trick up its sleeve, or in this case, quite literally, its armrest. It boasts folding armrests that allow it to transform from a sophisticated couch to a more relaxed lounger in seconds. For people who like to sit back in various positions, as well as present a clean and smart look for guests, the Piu Sofa offers the perfect solution. Designed by Werner Baumhakl for Intertime, the Piu Sofa is incredibly comfortable due to the use of [goose-quill filled cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillo-sofa). Supported by slim chrome feet, the Piu Sofa has a contemporary appeal that would suit modern tastes perfectly. The Piu Sofa is also available in different upholstery materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Folding Armrests:** Opportunity for innovative furniture designs that incorporate folding armrests for multifunctionality. - **Transformable Couches:** Disruptive potential in the furniture industry by creating couches that can easily convert into loungers or other configurations. - **Comfort-focused Design:** Opportunity to develop furniture with enhanced comfort features, such as goose-quill filled cushions, to improve user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the integration of folding armrests and transforming capabilities into their product lines. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage transformable couches to maximize space utilization and provide versatile seating options for clients. - **Textile and Upholstery:** The textile and upholstery industry can collaborate with furniture manufacturers to develop high-quality materials suitable for comfort-focused designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-sofa.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md) - [Compact Collapsing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acordion-modular-sofa.md) - [Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usofa.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bird-reincarnation-3way-sofa-bed.md) - [Collapsible Timber Sofa Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospite-folding-sofa.md) - [All-in-One Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezy-sofa.md)