# Felted Amplifying Furnishings The V Speaker is a Fetching and Multifunctional Piece of Furniture By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-speaker References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/products/speaker/) & [oliverstaiano](http://oliverstaiano.com/) The V Speaker does not immediately express its hidden talent, but it will instantly impress you with its lovely aesthetic qualities. The object has a wooden base of four timber legs, acting as a pedestal for its white Corian body with a [felt-covered front](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-a10-mkii-black). You might guess that it's a cabinet or a quirky commode. Within the top that functions as a table, you will see the subtle integration of a [cordless smartphone docking station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system). This will lead you to question what's really behind the woolly gray fabric. This Oliver Staiano piece is, of course, a [sound system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition), complete with a wall cable that easily goes unnoticed. The V Speaker lightens up your home's interior design while delighting your aural sense as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Felted Amplifying Furnishings:** Opportunity for integrating sound systems into furniture for a seamless and aesthetically pleasing design. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Increasing demand for furniture that serves multiple purposes to maximize space in smaller living environments. - **Hidden Technology Integration:** Growing interest in concealing technology within furniture for a clean and minimalist look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to innovate and create unique pieces that seamlessly integrate sound systems. - **Interior Design:** Demand for interior designers who can incorporate multifunctional furniture into their designs to optimize space. - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to collaborate with furniture designers to create innovative products that integrate seamlessly into the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Acoustic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Speaker-Base Table Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verre-desk.md) - [Digital Audio Speaker Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrary-digital-lp-player.md) - [Space-Inspired Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-2-vollebak.md) - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [Colorful Cubist Audio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker.md)