Spaces need to be more multifaceted than ever, evolving alongside the shifting needs of a modern society. In this kind of living, the pieces we choose must be as adaptable as our lives.
molo’s approach to flat pack design builds on this spirit of adaptability, combining sculptural form with function so that pieces can help redefine the boundaries of what spaces can be. The result is more than convenience; it’s an invitation to create fluid environments that respond to changing needs.
If you’re working with limited space, our flat pack furniture offers a creative solution. More than a clever way to ship products, our ready-to-assemble pieces represent a philosophy of living in flux.
watch film: molo at Orgatec 2018 · installation
flat pack furniture for homes and apartments
In the mindful home, every object must earn its place. molo’s flat pack furniture for apartments and homes redefines how spaces can transform from day to night, work to rest, and solitude to celebration. Here are some flat pack furniture ideas that support the evolving home:
Our softseating collection is crafted from paper or textile and structured with molo’s signature honeycomb geometry, offering strength and flexibility that belies its lightness. A single paper stool, bench or table can be unfolded for extra seating during a gathering, then when everyone leaves, it is compressed flat and stored neatly away, like a book returned to its shelf.
softseating lounger is a master of adaptable comfort. Fanning into a generous pouf, it provides a casual spot for conversation or a cozy place for kids, pets and adults to recline. The perfect addition for playrooms, dining rooms and other common areas, these flat pack designs give small homes the freedom to expand to accommodate social needs.
cantilever table brings a lot of versatility to smaller living spaces, like studio apartments or smaller condos. Its collapsible base – crafted from paper or textile – fans open to create a stable foundation that can then be paired with a tabletop made from PaperStone® or Carrara marble. When the meal, project or celebration is over, it folds flat again to make room for life to continue.
flat pack furniture for offices and studios
In offices and studios, utility and needs often shift throughout the day. molo’s flat pack furniture for offices turns the workplace into a living landscape that is more open to change, collaboration and creativity. Here are some flat pack furniture ideas that support dynamic workspaces:
cantilever table, designed with gatherings and workshops in mind, pairs a collapsible honeycomb base with refined tabletop options like PaperStone® or Carrara marble. It can be expanded for a meeting or event, then folded flat once the session ends, returning valuable space for movement and new configurations. The intuitive magnetic connections make setup effortless, while the form itself brings an architectural element to the room.
softseating elements can be linked magnetically to create long, continuous benches or curved seating topographies, ideal for team huddles, presentations or informal team gatherings. They invite groups to gather organically, encouraging fluidity rather than rigidity in how a team meets and creates together.
In a flexible work environment, no configuration is ever final, and that’s the point. molo’s soft collection supports a workplace that is alive, adapting, and ready for the next moment of collaboration.
furniture that adjusts acoustics
Flat pack furniture offers more than spatial flexibility; it transforms how sound moves through a room. In compact apartments or open-plan offices, controlling acoustics can make the difference between distraction and focus. Thoughtfully designed pieces like molo’s softwall, benchwall and thinwall bring a sense of serenity to multipurpose spaces, softening sound while enhancing spatial flow.
The secret lies in our proprietary honeycomb design and pleating, which work together to break up reflected sound waves and absorb excess noise.
Supporting our vision for creative spacemaking and dynamic workscapes, benchwall adapts easily in both length and placement, stretching into long, high-backed benches or curving into circular configurations for intimate meetings and gatherings. Creating a soft cocoon around more intimate areas or providing a buffer between outside and in, benchwall doubles as an acoustic partition to enhance speech and sound clarity.
Created with the intent to freely reshape our environments for fluctuating use, these walls allow spaces to be transformed spontaneously.
Unlike its freestanding siblings, softwall and benchwall, thinwall was created specifically as a sculptural acoustic liner for existing walls, columns and ceilings, or as a flexible wrap around reception areas, storage zones or millwork. Measuring just 3.5 inches (9 centimetres) wide and stretching up to 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) long, it extends and contracts with the same elegant flexibility found throughout molo’s soft collection.
delicate erosion installation at Centro de Arte Caja de Burgos · Burgos, Spain
flat pack furniture for curated spaces
Museums and galleries are places of evolution; spaces that transform to tell stories and invite shifts in perspective. In these environments, articles of our flat pack furniture collection have found an ideal home.
As living ecosystems that are often in dialogue with change, molo’s flat pack furniture aligns with that ethos by embodying a balance between what endures and what evolves. In using flat pack furniture within these spaces, the viewer is invited to see that flexibility is not simply practical, but an art form in itself.
molo’s work has been acquired by many museum and gallery collections, and exhibited in institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, MoMA (New York), the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum (New York), and the Die Neue Sammlung (Munich).
Our softwall, thinwall and softseating are popular items for trade shows, temporary exhibitions, expos, and wherever efficient, portable solutions are required. Having the flexibility to adjust placement and configuration in real time, or to tear down quickly, is advantageous for teams with time constraints.
Within these settings, these versatile and sculptural pieces do more than furnish space; they participate in the choreography of the overall experience.
what flat pack furniture is made from
At molo, longevity and flexibility are interconnected values. Each piece of flat pack furniture is designed not only to adapt to changing spaces, but also to endure years of daily use. Sustainability, in this sense, is not simply about the materials themselves. Sustainable design also means pieces continue to find purpose over the years.
By ensuring that our pieces withstand change – both physically and aesthetically – we invite clients to reconsider their relationship with what is necessary in a space. You no longer have to choose between evolution and timelessness; the two can coexist beautifully.
Flat pack furniture is made of materials chosen with this in mind, each tested for strength, colour fastness and environmental integrity. The textile collection is made from a durable, nonwoven polyethylene that resists water, tearing and wear. The white textile remains true to tone, maintaining its luminous quality without yellowing. The aluminum version is micro-coated with real metal that gently reflects light, inviting the piece into a dynamic visual evolution depending on time of day and surroundings. Both textiles are 100% recyclable, allowing for long life and graceful reinvention.
Pieces constructed with brown and blue paper are made from wood harvested from FSC® Certified (FSC® C158591) sources and coated with a non-toxic fire retardant. Over time, the paper develops a soft patina, which adds character without diminishing durability.
In every material choice, molo seeks to honor change while resisting disposability. The result is furniture that grows with you and ages with your life.
versatility in a shifting world
Flat pack furniture celebrates the coexistence of simplicity and sophistication. More than a practical solution, each piece represents the philosophy of adaptable living. Whether in small apartments, larger homes, creative offices or for temporary exhibits, flat pack furniture allows spaces to expand and contract with purposeful ease.
Ready-to-assemble furniture for apartments, offices, and showrooms is becoming increasingly necessary as our spaces become more multi-use. Our flat pack furniture supports the dynamic flow of modern work, creative expression, and the evolution of our lives by adapting to shifting needs and seasons.
Spaces that evolve are spaces that live on. When design responds fluidly to change, it sustains its relevance and its value. The true luxury of flat pack furniture lies in this enduring quality: pieces that serve a multitude of purposes never lose their value.
