These August 2016 furniture trends range from photo-finished seating solutions to flexible standing desks that allow office workers to customize their workstation according to mood or time of day. While most standing desks offer an active workspace solution, they can often be limited in terms of customization, forcing users to stand all day or to switch between a standing and sitting set-up. The 'Locktex S1L' aims to change this notion with a flexible sit-stand desk that allows for more personalization.
Other August 2016 furniture innovations include artful products that combine bold aesthetics with functional features. Some standouts include a VW camper van bed that doubles as a unique accent piece in children's rooms while resembling a realistic version of the iconic vehicle. Another notable is example is a glass-supported table frame that appears fragile at first glance, only to reveal its intricate and sturdy design up close.
Top 50 Furniture Trends in August
From Photo-Finished Seating Solutions to Flexible Standing Desks:
Jana Pijak — Aug 27, 2016 — Art & Design
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Photo-Finished Cube Furniture
This Coated Foam Furniture Boasts Real-Life Images on its Designs
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Elegant Canvas Chairs
The Jedro Outdoor Lawn Chair's Fabric Lining Replaces Bulky Cushions
48
Hot Air Balloon Beds
This Imaginative Bed Design for Kids by Circu Takes After a Floating Vehicle
47
Sculptural Concrete Benches
Eco Concrete Ideas Makes Seating with Rapid Layer Manufacturing
46
Revolutionary Furniture Series
Janne Kyttanen Explored the Possibilities Afforded with 3D Printing
45
Versatile Urban Seating
The 'Sweet Seat' Provides Multifunctional Use as a Compact Chair or Bed
44
Flexible Desk Systems
Konstantin Grcic's Hack Desks Offer Easy to Set Up Millennial Workspaces
43
Superhero Logo Bookcases
Burak Doğan Made a Series of Shelves Modeled After Iconic Hero Logos
42
Glass-Supported Tables
These Unusual Coffee Tables Sit Atop Glass Legs
41
Hammock-Inspired Inflatables
The Best Way To Relax This Summer is the 'Air Hammock'
40
Transforming Work Desks
'Evodesk XE' Enables Users to Create a Standing Work Area
39
Creatively Cobbled Chairs
The 'Favela Chair' is Constructed with Asymmetrical Slats of Wood
38
Pyramidal Step Ladders
The 'Triangle Step Ladder' Brings Style to a Utilitarian Tool
37
Bespoke Fitness Equipment
PENT. Creates Luxury Fitness Ware That Beautifies Gyms
36
Posture-Improving Chairs
The Sprang Chair Promotes Dynamic Sitting For Better Health
35
Futuristic Bassinet Concepts
Bilal Khan Re-Imagines the Future of Design in Bassinets
34
Flexible Standing Desks
This Sit-And-Stand Desk Supports Mobility In the Office
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Product Use Flowcharts
These IKEA Ads Show Consumers the Value of What It Has to Offer
32
Colored Glass Furniture
'Tilted Shaping Colour' is a Contemporary Spin on Mid-Century Modern Style
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Rustic Cat Furniture
This Eco-Friendly Cat Furniture is Perfect for Cat Lovers
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Camper-Shaped Beds
This Children's Bed is Hidden in a Replica of a VW Camper
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Abstract Chair Sculptures
These Abstract Chairs Look as Though They Have Frozen in Time
28
Sushi-Inspired Furniture
The 'Object on a Roll' Project Uses a Unique Wood Casting Technique
27
Palm Tree-Inspired Chairs
The 'PAM' Chair Gives Off a Tropical Feel
26
Furniture Brand Food Trucks
The #TogetherWeEat Campaign Has a Truck That Serves Food from IKEA
25
Tatami Mat Moveables
José Lévy Utilizes Traditional Tatami Mats as The Exterior to His Furniture
24
Personalized Interior Design Apps
The 'Homee' App Connects Users and Designers to Furnish Homes
23
Bottle-Fused Furniture
Micaella Pedros Uses Recycled Plastic Connectors to Build Wood Furniture
22
Woven Circular Chairs
The Condesa Lounger Offers a Modular Outdoor and Indoor Seat
21
Wire Coffee Tables
This Table Creates an Interaction Between Passive and Active Objects
20
Branded Hospital Rooms
IKEA Canada Outfitted Mount Sinai with Stylish Hospital Furniture
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Retro Cassette Tape Tables
Altar Furniture's Cassette Tape Table is Driven by Nostalgia
18
Boomerang-Inspired Furniture
This Curved Furniture Takes After The Australian Artifact
17
Primitive Furniture Collections
Kiki van Eijk's Collection is Inspired by Primitive Technology
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Multipurpose Hotel Furniture
These Cabinets Hide Bluetooth Speakers, a Mini Fridge and a Safe
15
Modern Swivel Armchairs
The DUNAS XL WOOD Line Offers Chairs for Comfort With a Stylish Aesthetic
14
Digital Artwork Furniture
The 'Little Star' Decorative Bowls Can Be Programmed to Reflect Moods
13
Sculptural 3D-Printed Stools
This Stool Seating Was Created for a 3D-Printed Food Restaurant
12
Affordable Touchscreen Tables
La Table Kineti Lets Consumers Use Their Coffee Table as a Computer
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Cooperative Balancing Tables
The Dinner Club Table Requires Guests to Get Along to Stay Steady
10
Whimsical Living Room Sets
This Furniture from Blå Station Makes Use of a Strange Bubbly Design
9
Swirling Steel Chairs
The 'Sylph' Chair's Back Looks Like an Absent-Minded Doodle
8
Seaweed-Made Furniture
This Eco-Friendly Collection Was Created with a Zero Waste Process
7
Glass Furniture Lines
This Transparent Furniture Collection Embodies Sophisticated Design
6
Enchanting Furniture Ads
A Short Teaser Ad Shows the Dynamic Use of IKEA Material in a New Line
5
Transparent Side Tables
These Rosy Tables Were Designed to Look Like Crystal
4
Germ-Reducing Hospital Cabinets
This Hospital Bedside Cabinet is Easier to Clean Than Most
3
Tea-Holding Wooden Chairs
David Ericsson Honored His Wife with a Design That Complements Her Hobby
2
Remixed Musical Ads
This Wayfair Commercial Revisits An Iconic Jingle Of the Past
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Chic Customizable Office Chairs
Arper's Modular 'Kinesit' Chair Comes in Hundreds of Colors
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Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Timeless Furniture Designs
Friends & Founders Embraces Scandinavian Tradition and Craftsmanship
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Freestanding Vertical Desk Designs
The Conceptual 'Workstick' by Alp Çakın is Space-Saving
Design-Forward Furniture Collections
Zanat Unveils Its 2024 Design Collection and It is Stunninng
Flexible Workplace Furniture Collections
The IKEA MITTZON Office System Has 85 Products
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Ergonomic Standing Desks
The ErgoFx Standing Desk by ErgoAV is Focused on Providing Comfort
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Modular Bedroom Solutions
Endy Debuts Mix-and-Match Furniture Collection with Fast Delivery
Colorful Contemporary Tables
The 'Runda Tables' Boast a Contemporary Design for Modern Homes
Gesture Control Smart Desks
The Autonomous SmartDesk Levitate Raises and Lowers with Ease
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
Julian Topor Designs the KURVE Furniture with Storage Spaces
Bauhaus Era-Inspired Furniture
Knoll Introduces a Slew of New Modern Chair Designs
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Stunning Scandinavian Seating Collections
Gestalt New York Taps the Work of Skovgaard Jensen
Iconic Furniture Releases
Fasetti is Reimagining Olof Ottelin's Jumbo Lounge Chair
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Fnatic Partnered with Steelcase to Enhance Player Comfort
Elegant Tonal Table Collections
Studiopepe Designs the Silos Collection of Furniture
Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands
The 'Cozy Night Stand’ Satisfying Holds All Essentials
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Anti-Tipping Furniture
IKEA STORKLINTA and GULLABERG Enhances Safety at Home
Contemporary Design-Forward Seating Lines
Fasetti’s Autumn 2024 Collection is Chic and High-End
Hyper-Customizable Desks
This Desk by Den Addresses the Challenges a Personalized Workspace
Professional Furniture Subscriptions
The Studio Elk Koru WFH Furniture Subscription is Flexible
Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs
The Sedeo Chair by Humanscale is Ergonomic and Elegantly Minimalist
Detachable Wall-Mounted Standing Desks
The 'Hitch' Mobile Desk System Works in Multiple Ways
Chic Comfortable Furnishings
Herman Miller Teams Up with Gabriel Tan on a Pair of New Designs
Customizable Tech Brand Desks
The CORSAIR Platform:6 Standing Desk Will Arrive Later This Year
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Portable Professional Standing Desks
The 'DriftDesk' Portable Laptop Stand Desk is Transformative
Small Space Standing Desks
The Humanscale Float Mini is Adjustable and Easily Moved in the Home
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Dynamic Structural Furniture Designs
ÆTHER/MASS and Alton Design Two New Products
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Summer-Ready Outdoor Furniture Series
The New IKEA Collection Presents Products for the Outfoors
Home Office Starter Packs
Steelcase Enhances Convenience and Ergonomic Comfort
Computer-Equipped Coffee Tables
The Opula Smart Coffee Table Sets Up an Office in the Living Room
Collaborative Corduroy Furniture Designs
Solebox and Birkenstock Presents the Corduroy Project
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Modular Configured Office Furniture
SKNYPL Presents the CABINET+ Series of Furniture
Sleek Modern Table Collections
Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments Drop a New Capsule
Minimal Joint Furniture Capsules
Steelcase and FLWF Designs the Rockford and Galesburg Capsules
Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs
The S1 Stool Doubles as a Side Table to Suit Needs
Indoor Cyclist Furniture Solutions
Tons Tech Table and Stands are Lightweight Yet Durable
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Contemporary Home Fall Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Its Fall 2024 Collection of Furniture
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Modern Chair Designs
TAKT and Industrial Facility Introduce the Bow Chair
Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs
Nstel The Chair from Vanik Design is Made from Sustainable White Oak
Ultra-Sophisticated Dining Furniture
Sibast Unveils the No.7 Dining Table & the No.59 Dining Chair
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks
The Buddyhub Desk Adds a Cozy, Private Touch to Offices
Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture
The FIGURE Sofa and Lounge Chair are Inspired by Josef Hoffmann
Zodiac-Assigned Furniture Items
IKEA Singapore Unveils Playful Astrology Furniture Connections
Human Connection-Inspired Furniture
Carl Hansen & Son Joins Rikke Frost on the Sideways Series
Wooden Textural Furniture Series
Hanneke Lourens Designs the Corrugated Furniture Capsule
Customizable Power Lift Desks
Wyrmwood Modular Desk Allows for Endless Personalization
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Modular Biodesign Furniture Series
The VANK-CUBE Series are Made from Flax and Hemp Materials
Versatile Hybrid Lounge Chairs
Michael Hilgers Designs the LUNA Hybrid-Lounger for LINAK
Personalized Side Table Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Swivel Side Table Concept
Minimal Collaborative Furniture
Goldfinger, Holland Harvey & Tate Modern Create Ash Furniture
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Stylish Executive Chairs
The Summa x Maribo Executive Chair by Humanscale is Luxurious
Ergonomic Office Chair Designs
The Nouhaus Ergo3d is a Sleek and Luxurious Ergonomic Office Chair
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Adaptable Mobile Professional Desks
The Airy Office Desk by Ivana Wingham Suits Any Needs
Dual-Section Standing Desks
The Dual Lift Desk Supports Desk and Monitor Height Adjustments
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules
SeungBum Ma Designs the Form-Functional Archi-Furniture
Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs
Per Buchardt & Nicoline Olsen Design the Cloud Tables
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Standing Desk Workstations
Lazy Maisons is a Back-to-Back Standing Desk Workstation
Lightweight Furniture Designs
Helinox and Pendleton Debut a Limited-Edition Collaboration
Modular Stacked Furniture Series
MOTO Introduces the Bright STACK Furniture Collection
Minimal Seasonal Furniture Designs
Blu Dot Presents a New Collection for the Fall 2023 Season
Sit-Stand Office Chair Designs
The Movably Pro Prioritizes Freedom of Movement
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Refreshed Retro Chair Designs
Knoll Shines a Spotlight on the Tugendhat Chair Design
Nordic Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Fritz Hansen Introduces the Tradition Series of Furniture
Ergonomic Sleek Gaming Furniture
Fractal Design Creates the Comfy Refine Gaming Chair
Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs
OBJEKTE UNSERER TAGE Designs the Sander Series for Fall
Chunky Office Furniture
Nienkamper's Beam Collection is an Example of Chic Chunky Furniture
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Timeless Aluminum Furniture Collections
Petite Friture Releases the Aluminum Week-End Outdoor Line
Playful Modular Furniture Sets
Timothy Widmer Designs the Dynamic Gustav Seating Series
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Versatile Sideboard Desk Solutions
The Hideaway Swing Desk by Bisley is Space-Friendly
Sleek Aluminum Furniture
Petite Friture Designs the Week-End Capsule of Aluminum Furniture
Modular Office Meeting Spaces
The Toko Meeting Pod by Carl Gustav Magnusson is Ultra-Stylish
AI-Enabled Cabinet Capsules
Amin Saadat Designs a New Collection of Dynamic Furniture
Customizable Student Furniture
Morgan Li Debuted a 'Make It Your Own' Furniture Program
Minimal Warm Furniture Expansions
Norm Architects Designs the Karimoku Case Collection
Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts
The Lazy Concept is a Desk that Allows Users to Rest When Needed
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Health-Conscious Gaming Furniture
The EUREKA ERGONOMIC Gaming Desk Has a Wing-Shaped Form
Locally Sourced Furniture Collections
Grayn Presents its First-Ever Collection of Furniture
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
Sustainable Bamboo Standing Desks
FlexiSpot's Kana Pro Desk is Sleek and Visually Aesthetic
High-Back Office Seating Collections
Narbutas and Baldanzi & Novelli Create the Sandie Collection
Stylishly Functional Yellow Chairs
Yeeun Son's U-Sofa is an Ideal Solution for Working from Home
Versatile Work Furniture Systems
SIXINCH USA and Populous Present the Elevate System
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Design Within Reach and Muuto Create the Settle Outdoor Set
Personality-Enhancing Side Tables
The ORDO Book Side Table Features Organized Nooks
Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series
Here Now Introduces a Versatile Capsule of Furniture
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Refined Elevated Furniture Collections
Marion Stora Designs the Opening Acts Furniture Series
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Versatile Modern Furniture Series
Wittmann Presents a New VUELTA Modular Collection
Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions
The Please Sit for the Alternate Ending Show Opens in New York
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Curvaceous Floating Illusion Furniture
Fantin Tapped Designers to Create the Wave Collection
Stylish Adjustable Standing Desks
Rove Concepts Designs the Dynamic Athena Standing Desk
Contemporary Customization Benches
The Arcadia 'Flipside' Modular Benches are Stylish and Comfy
Sustainable Easy-Repair Furniture
Anderssen & Voll Joins Forces with TAKT on the Spoke Sofa
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Sophisticated Workplace Furniture
Keilhauer Designs the Tailored Collection with the Help of EOOS
Modernist Modern Stool Designs
Fritz Hansen Presents the Utzon Stool Designed by Jørn Utzon
Stealthy Minimal Adjustable Desks
Beflo Designs the Tenon Smart Adjustable Desk
Multifunctional Projection Mobile Desks
The Atmus Mobile Desk by Clarus Creates a Working Hub