The furniture of a home is what truly makes or breaks it. When you pick the right kind of furniture design, you build the essence and soul of a home. And it is essential that the soul of our home reflects our soul. Hence, you need to pick furniture designs that truly and authentically represent your personality, while bringing out the best in your home. And, we’ve curated a collection of innovative, functional, and sophisticated furniture designs that we feel will make an excellent addition to your home. These are our top furniture picks from 2023 – enjoy!
1. The Time Table
This desk is a unique and innovative one, as it makes the passing of time visible and tangible, enabling people to maintain a personal relationship with time as they invest in activities, projects, and other work.
Why is it noteworthy?
The desk is equipped with a sub-table that moves up and down, and it changes its elevation as time passes, before simply returning to its base state at the lowest point. It is time as a reverse hourglass, in which the movement of time is displayed visually.
What we like
- Enables users to measure, log, and be aware of how much time they’re spending there
What we dislike
- The desk could also become a bit distracting, especially for those who have trouble concentrating
2. Flow Wall Desk
Dubbed the Flow Wall Desk, this excellent piece of office furniture is designed for offices with space constraints. It is functional and decorative, while also following a sustainable and simple design ideology. When propped against your wall, it looks like an exceptional piece of art, one that instantly catches your attention!
Why is it noteworthy?
When the Flow Wall Desk is stored and folded up it looks like an art piece on your wall owing to its minimalist and intriguing shape. However, when you unfold it, it transforms into a ‘spiraling caterpillar’ from a flat canvas, functioning as a desk where you work, read, and write.
What we like
- Has a convenient flatpack form that is easy to store away
- Multifunctional furniture design
What we dislike
- Folding and unfolding the desk whenever you need to use it means we can’t have a constant, which could be inconvenient for some users
3. Tokyo
Called Tokyo, this ingenious multifunctional design functions as a shoe rack and a bench. It is the combination of two furniture pieces in the form of one individual furniture design.
Why is it noteworthy?
Tokyo is a unique and special furniture piece. It features a side leg that gently and seamlessly curves, softly embracing the cushion to build a top tray for daily essentials. It serves as a cozy and neat spot to store your souvenirs and knick-knacks.
What we like
- Equipped with a bottom shelf that functions as a nifty storage space
What we dislike
- It’s a conceptual design, so we’re not sure how functional it will be in reality
4. Bookgroove
This unique furniture design is truly one-of-a-kind as it functions as a bookrack and a table. It has a seamless and well-crafted body that makes it an ideal fit for contemporary homes. Dubbed the Bookgroove, it is a conceptual design that deserves to be converted into a real one.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Bookgrove is circular at first glance, but as you look closer you see it has a J-shaped carving on one side that can accommodate multiple books. It is an unusual way to store books, as they follow the shape of the built-in shelf on the side table.
What we like
- The top section can accommodate a cup of coffee or a glass of wine
- It’s a fun + unique way to store your favorite books
What we dislike
- The books placed at the bottom of the curve can get damaged over time because of the way they are placed
- Difficult to access books when you want to read them
5. Snowhouse Sofa
Called the Snowhouse Sofa, this interesting furniture is designed for pets and humans alike. If a wooden sofa experienced some snow and was coated with it, it would look like the Snowhouse Sofa!
Why is it noteworthy?
The wooden sofa is covered with cushy white cushions that give it the picturesque impression of fallen snow. The edges of the sofa are rounded, which adds a depth of softness and elegance to the furniture piece. The ends of the sofa are hollow, and marked with little spaces to accommodate books, magazines, and other miscellaneous items.
What we like
- The upper section functions as a passage for your cats
- Features smart storage spaces
What we dislike
- The Snowhouse Sofa is currently a concept, so we don’t know how the actual product will turn out to be
6. Plot Twist Bookshelf
Designed by Deniz Aktay, the Plot Twist Bookshelf features four separate twisted wooden elements that are connected to one another, building a stable and innovative form. The unconventional and mesmerizing design truly captures whoever looks at it!
Why is it noteworthy?
The bookshelf’s design can be accessed from every side. It is oddly satisfying and features curves that are seen in the designer’s other projects. Most of the furniture designs undergo bending and twisting like Aktay’s Wavelet, Tie Stool, and the Pet Table.
What we like
- Similarly sized books can be easily arranged for a clutter-free look
- Stable design that stands on its own
What we dislike
- Space-consuming design, not well-suited for homes with space constraints
7. Alada Folding Desk
The Alada Folding Desk is a nifty and convenient space-saving desk that doubles up as an adorable decorative shelf. You can transform the desk into a display shelf in seconds, and it can hold your favorite souvenirs and potted plants.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Alada desk was designed to cater to the ever-growing need for smart and flexible desk designs for working at home. It is essential to have a transformative and space-saving workspace at home – one that can be stored away when the day ends!
What we like
- Equipped with hidden storage spaces when folded up
What we dislike
- Not the best option for people who prefer large and elaborate desks
8. Refold
Dubbed Refold, this foldable desk is made using cardboard. It uses a few pieces that can be folded down into a relatively thin rectangle that can be carried around with you and used as either a standing or sitting desk.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Refold is a sustainable and efficient option for those who want to set up a desk outdoors. It can be used indoors, to function as a space-saving desk that can be assembled and disassembled within a few minutes, or to offer a unique aesthetic.
What we like
- Sustainable and flexible design
What we dislike
- Will be difficult to carry a large canvas with you everywhere, and you may get funny looks from people
9. FTP Desk
This unique table design concept functions as a multi-purpose setup that can transform into something like a puzzle game, wherein different pieces can be fit into different places, depending on what is the needed functionality for the furniture design.
Why is it noteworthy?
Features an orange circle that can be moved around and away from the rest of the table. Moving this shape around and changing its position becomes both a symbol and a ritual that can help your mind shift to a different kind of activity, whichever one you decide to associate with its position.
What we like
- Modular and shape-changing design that can be used for multiple functionalities
What we dislike
- Shifting the various modules can be a major inconvenience for those who prefer one steady furniture piece
10. KNOT Stool
Called the KNOT Stool, this uniquely designed stool is flat all around and is made up of various layers of wood, which provides the stool with a raw and brutalist aesthetic.
Why is it noteworthy?
The three wooden pieces can be painted in the same or different colors. The decorative webbing strap that wraps around the top of the stool’s legs can also come in complementing or contrasting colors, not to mention being made of different materials.
What we like
- Adds a whimsical + fun element to your interiors
- Clean, minimal, and compact design
What we dislike
- Seems to be designed more for viewing rather than sitting
