# Colored Corner Furnishings The Soapbox Furniture Requires No Tools to Assemble By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapbox-furniture References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/soapbox/) & [soapboxhome](http://www.soapboxhome.com/) Quick and dirty, which is anything but discernible in its looks, the Soapbox Furniture requires [no tools for assembly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nstel-the-chair). A series of variously sized hollow boxes, it is a furniture line that can be used as [tables, shelving, stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks) and more. Incredibly versatile, the Soapbox Furniture is also tasteful thanks to its minimalist aesthetic. Made in the United States and [flat-packed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eilersen), the Soapbox Furniture collection is as eco-friendly as it is easy and convenient to put together. It is available in a range of woods, different color hardware and a choice of leg heights as well as a wall mount option. As written on its website, the Soapbox Furniture is "designed to be what you need, where you need it." Interestingly enough, the pieces are made out of plywood covered in hardwood veneers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tool-less Assembly:** The Soapbox Furniture's tool-less assembly feature presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. - **Versatile Furniture:** The versatile nature of the Soapbox Furniture line opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the home furnishing market. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** The minimalist aesthetic of the Soapbox Furniture offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the interior design and decor industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The Soapbox Furniture's tool-less assembly could disrupt traditional manufacturing processes in the furniture industry. - **Home Furnishings:** The versatility of the Soapbox Furniture line creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the home furnishings market. - **Interior Design and Decor:** The minimalist aesthetic of the Soapbox Furniture presents disruptive innovation possibilities for the interior design and decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Tool-Free Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songmics-home-toolless-collection.md) - [Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arca.md) - [Modular Tool-Free Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xylo-living-modular-furniture-system.md) - [Simplistic Fastening Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easystory.md) - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Flatpack Single-Piece Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-chair-set.md) - [Wooden Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deku.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md)