# Intricate Origami Dining Sets The 'Playtime' Collection Folds to Form Striking Furniture By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playtime-collection References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/358580/A-Furniture-Set-That-Can-Be-Folded-Like-Origami-Paper/) & [zhangthonsgaard](http://www.zhangthonsgaard.com/index.html) Inspired by the [ancient Japanese art of origami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita), designers Ying Zhang and Ida Thonsgaard created an intricate series of furniture called the 'Playtime' collection. When not in use, the furniture lies as flat as a piece of paper. However, when folded, it suddenly becomes detailed furniture with beautiful and distinct angles. Every piece in the collection fits together perfectly in order to form a chic furniture set. While heavily inspired by origami, the furniture also explores Nordic textiles. Each item in the furniture collection either transforms into a [table or a stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair) with patterns derived from Scandinavian culture. Tessellated wooden triangles that are coated in a textile laminate fold and flow into each other to create striking pieces of portable furniture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Origami-inspired Furniture:** Designers are creating intricate furniture inspired by the art of origami, offering unique and visually striking pieces. - **Textile-inspired Furniture:** Furniture designers are incorporating Scandinavian textiles into their pieces, creating patterns and textures influenced by Nordic culture. - **Portable Furniture Sets:** The 'Playtime' collection features furniture pieces that fold and fit together perfectly, offering a chic and easily transportable furniture set. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore the incorporation of origami techniques and Nordic textiles to create innovative and visually appealing pieces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can feature origami-inspired furniture and textile patterns, providing customers with unique and creative options. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize the 'Playtime' collection as a way to incorporate both origami techniques and Scandinavian textiles into their clients' spaces, adding a touch of elegance and cultural influence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Folded Paper-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md)