# Curved Bed-Inspired Sofas The Velar Sofa Was Designed by Andreas Engesvik for Fogia By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velar-sofa References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/11/04/velar-sofa-andreas-engesvik-fogia-dezeen-showroom/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [fogia](https://www.fogia.com/meet-velar/)  The Velar Sofa by Andreas Engesvik was inspired by the [comfort of sitting up in bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roundish-bed). It boasts a curved high back to mimick the cozy feeling one gets from lounging in a luxurious bed. The new sofa is designed for the furniture brand [Fogia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasophisticated-sofa-designs). To create a simple but distinctive silhouette, the Velar Sofa is defined by its back's unswept curve and arm-free sides. It boasts a low-slung position and a generous seating proportion for two or more people to sit comfortably. Ideal for both private and public settings, Velar's design is casual yet chic. It boasts a welcoming design, fostering a relaxing atmosphere in any room it is placed. Customers can choose between two color options. Image Credit: Velar ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Curved Sofa Designs:** Designing sofas with curved high backs or arm-free sides could be the next trend for furniture brands. - **Bed-inspired Furniture:** Drawing inspiration from the comfort and coziness of beds could lead to a new wave of furniture design. - **Public and Private Seating:** Creating versatile seating options that work well in both private and public settings could be a trend for furniture designers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Incorporating bed-inspired elements for the design of furniture could disrupt the way furniture designers approach sofa design. - **Interior Design:** Curved sofas could offer a new and unique design option for interior designers to consider when designing spaces for clients. - **Hospitality Design:** Creating comfortable and chic seating options that work well in both public and private spaces could lead to new opportunities for designers working in hospitality design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sail-Inspired Majestic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vela-sofa.md) - [Cozy Curving Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hessentia.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md) - [High-Back Embracing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozmo-hug.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasophisticated-sofa-designs.md) - [Voluptuous Texture Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bretz-balaao.md) - [Enveloping Sofa Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo.md) - [Flexible Landscape-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airberg-sofa-collection.md) - [Rounded Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-sofa.md)