# Tatami Mat Moveables José Lévy Utilizes Traditional Tatami Mats as The Exterior to His Furniture By M | Published 2016-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatami-mat References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/07/12/moving-tatami-jose-levy-japanese-design-furniture/) & [joselevy.fr](http://www.joselevy.fr/) Designer José Lévy turns to [traditional Japanese tatami mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornice) for inspiration behind his latest furniture collection called, Moving Tatami range. The line of [moveable features cupboards, cabinets and couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture) adorned with tatami mats as the exterior lining as a way to elevate the floor decor piece into a more functional element in the home. The Moving Tatami range includes an array of chairs and shelves designed to be opulent and dramatic with a cubistic design element. The [pastel-colored tatami mats adorn the exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida) of the furniture pieces while a shiny black finish coats the inside. The designs are sleek and minimal while the use of the tatami mats adds a traditional element that references Japanese artwork and ideograms. The pieces opt for geometric forms that are angular and modern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Traditional-inspired Furniture:** Designers can incorporate traditional elements, such as tatami mats, into modern furniture designs for a unique and culturally-rich aesthetic. - **Functional Exterior Decor:** Integrating functional elements, like tatami mats, as exterior linings in furniture pieces offers an opportunity to elevate floor decor into practical and versatile home furnishings. - **Opulent Geometric Designs:** Combining opulent and dramatic designs with geometric forms and traditional textures like tatami mats creates a visually striking fusion of styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The use of tatami mats as exterior linings presents an innovative approach for furniture designers to reimagine traditional materials in their collections. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore incorporating tatami mats in furniture pieces to add a touch of cultural symbolism and uniqueness to living spaces. - **Flooring and Home Decor:** Manufacturers and retailers can tap into the trend of using tatami mats as functional exterior linings to offer customers a wider range of versatile and aesthetically pleasing flooring and decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mochi-Inspired Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochiinspired-seating.md) - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-igashami.md) - [Extra-Cushioning Traditional Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-tatami-mat.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Cabinet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veil-cabinets.md) - [Machete-Cut Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodai-iwamoto.md) - [Workshop-Backed Elevated Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nagare-collection.md) - [Japandi-Style Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lur-furniture-collection.md)