The Hand-Knit Sweater Chair makes me want to sip hot chocolate while snuggling into it with a book in hand.
Designer Melanie Porter has designed knitwear for a number of fashion brands and has moved into the furniture department, upholstering vintage chairs with comfy large cable-knits. Although knit sweaters remind me of typical granny looks, the Hand-Knit Sweater Chair offers a pleasant and warm alternative to regular seating.
Implications - As the number of world issues rise on the global sphere, the problems on a micro level also seem to be increasing. Modern-day consumers are looking for ways to forget their stresses for a little bit. Everyday products that offer this element of comfort are appealing to those on-the-go. Focusing on this aspect could help companies attract more buyers.
Cozy Cable-Knit Seating
The Hand-Knit Sweater Chair by Melanie Porter is Comfy and Soft
Trend Themes
1. Comfortable Seating - Designing comfortable seating options using alternative materials and techniques.
2. Hand-knit Furniture - Creating hand-knit furniture pieces to add a cozier aesthetic to interior design.
3. Vintage Upholstery - Utilizing vintage furniture pieces as a canvas for innovative and unique designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - There is now an opportunity for furniture companies to incorporate more unique materials and designs that cater to the growing demand for comfort-oriented furniture.
2. Home Decor - Hand-knit furniture provides an opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate cozy and unique pieces in their products.
3. Textile Industry - With the trend of hand-knit furniture on the rise, the textile industry can provide more diverse and unique material options for designers to utilize in their products.