# Built-In Lamp Furniture The Slim Collection by Nir Meiri are Quirky and Practical By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-collection-by-nir-meiri References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/07/23/the-skinny-on-furniture/) & [nirmeiri](http://www.nirmeiri.com/) The Slim Collection by Nir Meiri, a designer based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is a series of furniture that might not appear compact at first, but really does live up to its name. Yet the designs are not only skinny, they serve dual purposes, making them particularly useful in [small living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table). For instance, there is a table, chair and stool that boast [built-in lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumera) that provide illusion without the need for another piece of furniture. In addition to those three pieces, the Slim Collection by Nir Meiri is also comprised of [simpler designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit) that nevertheless have subtly quirky details. Another chair is finished with double legs throughout. Simple and experimental, the designs is at once practical and full of personality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 68% | 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 - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** The incorporation of built-in lamps in furniture is an opportunity to explore multi-purpose designs that cater to small living spaces. - **Space-saving Furniture:** The Slim Collection by Nir Meiri presents an opportunity to create innovative furniture designs that optimize living spaces. - **Quirky Detailing:** The use of subtle, quirky detailing in furniture presents an opportunity for designers to create unique pieces that stand out. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The Slim Collection by Nir Meiri presents opportunities for furniture designers to incorporate multi-purpose features, space-saving designs, and quirky detailing into their creations. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the use of Slim Collection by Nir Meiri's furniture to optimize living spaces while still being stylish and practical. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers have the opportunity to offer customers unique, innovative, and practical furniture options that cater to small living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [SIngle Cushion-Explored Seating Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-collection.md) - [Tech-Infused Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wits-furniture-collection.md) - [Artfully Functional Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan.md) - [Circular Hollow Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-collection.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump.md) - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Modular Beam-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection.md) - [Stunningly Minimalist Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design.md) - [Modular Mood Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumen-chair.md)