# Deceptively Stacked Furniture 'Pl(a)ywood' by Silvia Knuppel Can Be Arranged in Multiple Ways By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pl-a-ywood-by-silvia-knuppel References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/playwood-furniture-by-silvia-knuppel) & [silviaknueppel](http://www.silviaknueppel.com/) Pl(a)ywood by Silvia Knuppel might look like a chest of drawers, but it actually has no inner workings. Instead, it is made up of a [stack of loose plywood boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-collection), shaped in such a way that takes on the silhouette of a classic chest. Nevertheless, the German designer ensures that potentially every inch of it could serve a purpose, unlike other traditional pieces of furniture. Since the plywood can be separated in different ways, Pl(a)ywood by Silvia Knuppel creates a design that makes use of its every inch. For instance, the "chest" can be divided altogether to become [two different tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisto) or the [individual boards can be randomly arranged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) to allow for more surface space. Made up of a 38 layers, it is a playful furniture piece, hence its name. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Furniture:** Designs that can be reconfigured or separated in different ways to maximize functionality and adaptability. - **Multi-purpose Design:** Furniture pieces that serve multiple functions or can be transformed into different objects. - **Playful Innovation:** Creative and interactive designs that encourage exploration and customization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities for creating modular furniture pieces that offer flexibility and versatility to consumers. - **Interior Design:** Demand for multi-purpose furniture solutions that maximize space in smaller living environments. - **Art and Design Exhibitions:** Platforms to showcase playful and innovative furniture designs that challenge traditional concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Plywood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bla-station.md) - [Multifunctional Layered Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n15-layered-furniture.md) - [Haute Cohesive Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-chair-by-blond.md) - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Twin-Piece Modular Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opoo-multifunctional-furniture.md) - [Flatpack Single-Piece Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-chair-set.md)