# Timeline Storage Units 'Evolution' by Ferruccio Laviani Shows the Development of Furniture By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-unit References: [furnitureseen](http://www.furnitureseen.com/blog/?p=1525) & [propertyfurniture](http://propertyfurniture.com/index_content.html) The storage unit pictured here is titled Evolution and it is pretty obvious where they came up with its name. Starting with the [hand-carved wooden side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1) and then moving forward to a metallic side, this piece is an impressive visual timeline in the development of furniture. 'Evolution' was designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili and introduced at [Milan Salone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-salotto-milanese) this year. This unique storage unit is just one of many available at Property, which you can check out at the link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Furniture Evolution:** The evolution of furniture design presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative storage units that showcase the transformation of furniture throughout history. - **Multi-functional Storage:** Designing multi-functional storage units offers companies an opportunity to create furniture that meets the current needs of consumers, while also providing the ability to store items in a unique and interesting way. - **Sustainability in Design:** Creating innovative storage units with environmentally-friendly materials will appeal to eco-conscious consumers and provide businesses an opportunity to market their products as sustainable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Furniture design companies can take advantage of the trends in furniture evolution, multi-functional storage and sustainability in their product development. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can incorporate these trends in their designs by selecting furniture that fits with the historical timeline of style, provides efficient storage, and is environmentally friendly. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can offer unique storage solutions that align with modern design trends and are environmentally friendly, attracting buyers who value both style and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Seat-Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-mobile-unit.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Colorful Smart Storage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-storage.md) - [Funky Colorful Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-storage-units.md) - [Curvaceous Storage-Packed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embrace-sideboard.md) - [Sculptural Living Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cromatica.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arca.md) - [Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurve-furniture.md)