# Rustic Custom Furniture Designs Studio David Thulstrup Curated an Ultra-Inviting Interior for Noma By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-custom-furniture References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/06/21/noma-restaurant-furniture-studio-david-thulstrup-design/) & [studiodavidthulstrup](https://studiodavidthulstrup.com/) Studio David Thulstrup was tasked by Copenhagen-based restaurant [Noma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-garum) to create a welcoming interior with rustic custom furniture. In its quest to satisfy the wishes of its client, the design firm created a collection of furniture pieces that seamlessly fuse traditional craftsmanship with contemporary connotations. For this project, Studio David Thulstrup worked alongside local manufacturing company [Brdr Krüger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekko-chair). In regard to the rustic custom furniture, the partnership produced a worthwhile and homey ambiance. From the Arv chair that boasts "a hand-woven cord seat" and an oak frame to the complementary Arv table that comes in both round and square formats, the Brdr Krüger x Studio David Thulstrup collaboration definitely elevates Noma's interior to a true testimony of [Danish craftsmanship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rib-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 37% | 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 - **Rustic Custom Furniture:** Opportunity for artisans to create custom furniture pieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. - **Welcoming Interior Design:** Demand for interior design that creates a warm and inviting ambiance, utilizing rustic custom furniture. - **Collaboration with Local Manufacturers:** Increased interest in partnerships between designers and local manufacturing companies to create unique and authentic furniture collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can explore the production of rustic custom furniture that combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate rustic custom furniture to create welcoming and cozy spaces for businesses and residences. - **Manufacturing Partnerships:** Opportunities for local manufacturing companies to collaborate with designers and provide their expertise in creating distinctive furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grand Apartment-Inspired Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-furniture-showroom.md) - [Architect-Designed Thoughtful Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster2.md) - [Traditionally Inspired High-End Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-furniture.md) - [Contemporary Nordic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-chair-design.md) - [Juxtaposing Traditional Japanese Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karimoku-case-study.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Understated Elegant Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woud.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Danish Design Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hans-j-wegner.md)