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# Furniture-Focused Collective Exhibitions
Origin Made Stood Out in The House of Making

By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-06-23 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-of-making
References: [3daysofdesign.dk](https://www.3daysofdesign.dk/exhibition/origin-made)

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Origin Made participated in 3daysofdesign 2026 as part of The House of Making, a collective exhibition hosted at the historic Asia House in Copenhagen from 10 to 12 June. There, the design-forward entity presented its most extensive collection to date.

The House of Making exhibition, curated by Gabriel Tan, brought together five independently owned brands — Origin Made, Ariake, [Ladies & Gentlemen Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp), [Parachilna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-living), and Zimmer+Rohde — to reveal the creative process behind finished objects. [Origin Made's Evolution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-made1) capsule featured over 20 new designs. The roster included the brand's first sofa, alongside new furniture, rugs, lighting, and objects.

All in all, Origin Made's Evolution collection marks a significant expansion for the brand, which began with craft traditions from Portugal and Spain and has now broadened its horizons to collaborate with rattan weavers in Cirebon, Indonesia, and a ceramic artist from Kagoshima, Japan.

Image Credit: Origin Made

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.4/10
- Popularity: 40% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 82%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Process-led Exhibitions:** Transparent presentations of material sourcing, artisan techniques, and prototyping processes create new value for brands by turning behind-the-scenes production into a premium cultural experience.
- **Cross-cultural Craft Collaborations:** Global partnerships between heritage makers and contemporary design studios expand product narratives while enabling differentiated collections rooted in regional expertise.
- **Category-expanding Design Brands:** Independent labels moving from objects into sofas, rugs, lighting, and full interiors signal white space for lifestyle ecosystems built around cohesive design identities.

### Where This Applies

- **Furniture Design:** Furniture makers benefit from collectible, craft-forward formats that merge functional objects with storytelling, provenance, and limited-edition appeal.
- **Home Decor:** Decor categories such as rugs, lighting, ceramics, and small objects gain disruptive potential when presented as interconnected expressions of a broader design philosophy.
- **Experiential Retail:** Curated collective exhibitions offer an alternative to conventional showrooms by blending brand discovery, cultural programming, and immersive product education.

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