# Collaborative 3D-Wooden Furniture Carl Hansen & Son Unveils It's Very First Office Furniture Range By Amy Duong | Published 2018-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preludia References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/05/30/carl-hansen-son-launches-preludia-first-office-furniture-series-brad-ascalon/) & [carlhansen](https://www.carlhansen.com/) Danish furniture label [Carl Hansen & Son](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideways-series) unveils the Preludia collection in collaboration with New York-based designer Brad Ascalon. This marks the label's very first range of [office furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-furniture-launch), building on its series of heritage household items. The Preludia collection is comprised of a range of stackable chairs that are able to be flat-packed and transported with ease and high-top tables. The stackable chairs are crafted from a 3D wood-veneer shell, which gives the back and seat a natural curve. The veneer material is formed from a series of thinly layered timber that gets its ergonomic shape through a process of steam and mold. The Preludia chairs are available in a selection of either oak, walnut, beech, or bare veneer in a variety of different leathers or textiles. The tabletops are available in the options of either black or white laminate finishes with cast aluminum corner joints in contrast to its wood-constructed base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 12% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing in Furniture:** The use of 3D printing technology in furniture manufacturing allows for innovative designs and customization options. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of veneer and other sustainable materials in furniture production offers environmentally friendly alternatives. - **Flexible and Portable Furniture:** The development of stackable and flat-pack furniture designs enables easy transport and versatile use in various spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore 3D printing techniques to create unique and customizable designs. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** Companies in the sustainable materials industry can collaborate with furniture makers to provide eco-friendly materials for production. - **Office Furniture Market:** The demand for flexible and portable office furniture opens opportunities for companies to offer innovative solutions for modern workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Connection-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideways-series.md) - [Sophisticated Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-furniture-design1.md) - [Plywood Furniture Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-collection.md) - [Bent Wooden Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pk15.md) - [Beautified Plywood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plybord.md) - [Artful Plywood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bla-station.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Nordic Versatile Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradition-series-1.md) - [Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abigail-collection.md)