# Multifunctional Minimalist Furniture The Tao Lounger by Colico Design By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tao-multifunctional-lounger-by-colico-design References: [colicodesign](http://www.colicodesign.com) The innovative Italian furniture production company, **Colico Design**, offers this [multi-functional furniture set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisto), "Tao." Each piece can be placed in different positions to be used as a bed, deck chairs, coffee table or [sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulala-home-elitenest). The "Tao" is ideal for places with [small spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table), as it can serve multiple needs, and at the same time, adds a simple yet elegant look to your home or office. The company is known for their wide selections of office and home furniture designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 42% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Furniture:** The Tao Lounger by Colico Design demonstrates the trend of multifunctional furniture that can serve multiple needs in small spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The innovative design of the Tao Lounger presents a disruptive opportunity in the furniture design industry. - **Interior Design:** Multifunctional furniture like the Tao Lounger offers disruptive innovation opportunities for interior designers looking to maximize space in small homes and offices. - **Home Decor:** The Tao Lounger's minimalist design and multifunctional features create opportunities for disruption in the home decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Modern Multifunctional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campeggi.md) - [Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opoo-multifunctional-furniture.md) - [Multifunctional Modern Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsegno.md) - [Multifunctional Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Modular Coffee Table Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silky-sofa.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-furniture.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md)