# Bum-Groove Seating Toyo Ito Designs Wood 'Ripples' Furniture for Horm By Alexandru Mares | Published 2009-09-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rippled-furniture References: [acriacao](http://acriacao.com/2009/09/13/ripples-by-toyo-ito/) & [toyo-ito.co.jp](http://www.toyo-ito.co.jp/) Renowned designer and architect Toyo Ito, developed Ripples, a [set of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimo-modular) for the Horm brand. Toyo Ito loves experimenting with different materials in his search for new tactile and visual frontiers. Here he was able to make this set very unique and adaptable to all interior styles. This furniture is made of wood and is available in walnut, mahogany, cherry, oak and ash. Despite the natural finish, the final result is very modern and fits in any contemporary setting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 15% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wood-wave Furniture:** An opportunity to explore new materials and create unique and adaptable furniture designs for modern and contemporary interiors. - **Natural-finish Modernism:** An opportunity to combine the natural beauty of wood with modern design aesthetics. - **Adaptable Interiors:** An opportunity to incorporate versatile furniture designs that can adapt to different interior styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** An opportunity to innovate in the production of wood furniture that blends natural materials with modern design. - **Interior Design:** An opportunity to explore new furniture styles that incorporate adaptable designs for modern and contemporary interiors. - **Home Decor:** An opportunity to showcase unique and versatile furniture designs that can add visual interest to any living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Draped Ruched Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-sofa.md) - [Water Ripples-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-ripples-chair.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-rubble.md) - [Nature-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roula-salamoun.md) - [Nature-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-collection.md) - [Fluid Wooden Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures.md) - [Tranquil Water-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-apartment.md) - [Sweeped Line-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-ipanema-chair.md)