# Folded Furniture The 'REST Collection' by A-cero for VONDOM is Origami-Inspired By Annie Ho | Published 2010-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-collection-by-a-cero References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/06/21/the-rest-collection-by-a-cero-for-vondom/) & [a-cero](http://www.a-cero.com/) Who knew that origami could be the inspiration for the 'REST Collection' by A-cero? No wonder the shapes of these furniture pieces resemble origami forms. The designs of this furniture collection is made by two architects named Joaquín Torres and Rafael Llamazares who both work for A-cero. The 'REST Collection' by A-cero is a true modern day design with a hint of avant-garde. **Implications** - Artisan crafts such as origami and sculpting have made the transition from a simple artform to practical furniture. Designers are building on contemporary concepts by looking to forms of arts and crafts for inspiration. Bringing these mediums to the home beautifully modernizes homes of consumers looking to update tradition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Origami-inspired Furniture:** Exploring the use of origami in furniture design creates unique and artistic pieces that modernize traditional homes. - **Artisan Crafts in Furniture Design:** Incorporating artisan crafts such as origami and sculpting into furniture design adds a touch of creativity and uniqueness to contemporary concepts. - **Blending Contemporary Concepts and Traditional Arts:** Designers are bridging the gap between modern design and traditional arts by incorporating origami and other forms of crafts into furniture collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can leverage the use of origami and other artisan crafts to create innovative and artistic pieces that appeal to modern consumers. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from incorporating origami-inspired furniture that adds a touch of creativity and uniqueness to traditional homes. - **Art and Craft Industry:** The art and craft industry can explore new opportunities by collaborating with furniture designers to incorporate artisan crafts, such as origami, into functional and practical pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Origami-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori.md) - [Soft Geometric-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-collection.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-order.md) - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Folded Paper-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md)