# Marvelously Modular Sofas The Sofista Sofa Splits into Three Separate Seats By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofista References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sofista-modular-sofa/33193/) & [formabilio](https://www.formabilio.com/shop/sofas/three-seater/sofista) The Sofista is a [modular three-seater couch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla) that can be separated into three different seating units. In its default setting, it's a normal-looking three-seater couch with arms on each side. But when the arms are pulled away, one becomes the chair and the other a [chaise lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat). In this mode, seating for two or three additional people becomes available but can be tucked back away when not required. The Sofista comes with a removable cloth washer that is machine washable. The pads are made from polyurethane foam while the legs are constructed from beech wood. The Sofista costs a hefty $1,620, but that price isn't too bad when you consider that it essentially functions as an [entire living room set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair). This ingenious piece of furniture is available in eight different color patterns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Furniture:** The Sofista demonstrates the trend of modular furniture, providing opportunities for companies to create innovative and customizable pieces. - **Multi-functional Design:** The ability of the Sofista to transform into multiple seating units showcases the trend of multi-functional design, allowing companies to create adaptable furniture for space-saving purposes. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of polyurethane foam and beech wood in the Sofista highlights the trend of using sustainable materials in furniture manufacturing, presenting opportunities for eco-friendly innovations in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The modular and multi-functional features of the Sofista open avenues for disruptive innovation within the furniture manufacturing industry. - **Interior Design:** The trend of modular furniture and multi-functional design in products like the Sofista provides new opportunities for innovation in interior design, allowing professionals to create flexible and space-efficient living spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** The demand for modular and multi-functional furniture like the Sofista creates a market opportunity for home decor retailers to offer innovative and versatile products that cater to customers' needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulala-home-elitenest.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Modular Coffee Table Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silky-sofa.md) - [Contemporary Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-furniture-piece.md) - [All-in-One Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezy-sofa.md) - [Compact Collapsing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acordion-modular-sofa.md) - [Rounded Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-sofa.md) - [Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-sofa.md)