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Twig-Inspired Seating

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Minimalist Chair Features a Series of Aluminum Twigs

— August 10, 2015 — Art & Design
Tokyo-based design firm 'Nendo' recently debuted a minimalist chair that is inspired by the shape and structure of twigs. While many other designers specialize in minimalist furniture, this particular piece combines contemporary materials with the shape of natural objects.

The minimalist chair is made up of an aluminum frame with an attached seat and four protruding twig-like branches. While the frame itself remains unchanged, users can customize the upper portion of the chair by using different shapes, materials and colors. The ability to customize the back of the seating means that the chair can be used for a number of different functions. For example, users can add a high back to the chair to make it appropriate for dining, or they can chose a segmented chair for more causal use.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Furniture - The trend towards minimalist furniture creates opportunities for innovative designs that combine contemporary materials with natural inspirations, like the twig-inspired seating.
2. Customizable Seating - The trend towards customizable seating allows users to personalize their furniture for different functions, and provides opportunities for designers to create versatile furniture pieces like the twig-inspired chair.
3. Natural Design Elements - The trend towards incorporating natural design elements, such as twigs, into furniture creates opportunities for unique and visually appealing pieces that bring a touch of nature indoors, like the twig-inspired seating.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can leverage the trend towards minimalism and customization to create innovative and versatile seating options, such as the twig-inspired chair.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can incorporate the trend towards natural design elements to create visually striking and nature-inspired spaces using furniture pieces like the twig-inspired chair.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can offer customers unique and customizable seating options that bring a touch of nature indoors by embracing trends in minimalist furniture and natural design elements, such as the twig-inspired seating.
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