8 trends in furniture and decoration that we saw at ABIMAD'41

The ABIMAD continues to fulfill its role as one of the main barometers of news in furniture design in Brazil. In its 41st edition, the fair presented a snapshot of how the sector has responded to the transformations of contemporary living, balancing aesthetics, comfort, and new material sensitivities.

As you walk through the booths of ABIMAD'41, a movement towards more expressive, tactile, and authorial pieces becomes evident. The furniture ceases to be merely functional and takes on visual prominence, creating projects that communicate identity, warmth, and a closer relationship with the body and nature. Below, we gather eight trends that are highlighted for 2026, illustrated by recent projects from CASACOR.

Organic shapes in rugs, sofas, and armchairs

Straight and rigid lines lose space to soft curves and asymmetrical contours. At ABIMAD'41, rugs with organic designs, rounded sofas, and armchairs appear strongly, reinforcing a fluid aesthetic that is less geometric.

These shapes help create more inviting projects, as well as favor circulation and the feeling of visual comfort. The trend corresponds to the search for more sensory interiors.

Straw and wicker in furniture and lamps

Natural materials continue to be prominent, with special emphasis on straw and wicker. At ABIMAD, these elements appeared not only in furniture but also in lamps, creating interesting plays of light and shadow.

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Beyond aesthetic appeal, the use of straw reinforces a valuation of artisanal making and texture as a central element of design. These are pieces that warm the project and bring visual lightness, even when used in larger quantities.

Chairs that embrace the body

Comfort was a recurring keyword at ABIMAD'41, particularly in the design of chairs. Rounded backs, integrated arms, and more generous proportions create pieces that seem to embrace the body, inviting people to linger.

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This trend reflects a shift in the relationship with furniture, which increasingly considers ergonomics and prolonged use, without giving up a sophisticated aesthetic.

Sofas with cozy textures

The sofas have transitioned from being just neutral to gaining prominence through texture. Fabrics such as bouclé, denser weaves, and tactile surfaces have emerged strongly at the fair's booths.

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The texture becomes as important as the color or the shape, adding depth and visual interest to the projects. Even in neutral palettes, these sofas stand out for their materiality.

Special attention to the table legs

A detail that caught attention at ABIMAD'41 was the care with the legs of the tables. Instead of discreet structures, they take on a sculptural role, featuring unusual shapes, striking volumes, and evident constructive solutions.

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This approach transforms dining tables into artistic sculptures, capable of setting the tone of the projects. The focus on constructive detail reinforces the authorial character of the furniture.

Rugs as protagonists

If previously rugs acted as a neutral base, now they assume prominence. At ABIMAD, colorful rugs, with expressive designs and well-defined contrasts, appeared as focal points of the projects.

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This trend allows for introducing color in a less definitive way than in walls or large furniture, creating more dynamic and easily adaptable compositions over time.

Support tables out of the ordinary

The support tables gained new readings at ABIMAD'41. Asymmetrical shapes, combinations of materials, and unexpected proportions transform these pieces into decorative elements in their own right.

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In addition to their practical function, they also act as points of interest in the space, reinforcing the idea that even secondary furniture can carry identity and design.

Art inspired by nature

The presence of nature was also manifested through art. Paintings and objects with designs of plants, leaves, and animals emerged as complements to the decor, reinforcing a more organic and sensitive aesthetic.

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This trend resonates with the desire for reconnection with the natural, creating interiors that evoke calm, memory, and belonging, without resorting to literal representations.