See-Through Chair

The $10,000 'How High the Moon' Nickel Plated Chair

What chair? Oh! That thing UNDER the model. I kind of see it and now that you mention it, I think NOT seeing it is kind of the point. Designed back in the 1980s, this expanded nickel-plated steel mesh chair was recently made by the German-based company, Vitra. The chair goes for $9975 USD and even has a "mini me" version that sells for $450!

Implications - The chair may have been designed almost 20 years ago, but the featured updated version of it looks just as awesome as the original. Browsing the pictures featured in the gallery, you may wonder if the chair is actually comfortable. With such a hefty price tag, it must be!

Expanded Steel Mesh
Opportunity for innovative designs using expanded steel mesh in furniture and other products.
Transparent Furniture
Potential for creating transparent furniture that blends with its surroundings.
High-end Minimalism
Demand for high-end, minimalist furniture designs that command a high price point.

Industries Being Reshaped

Furniture
Opportunity for companies to create unique and eye-catching furniture designs using materials like expanded steel mesh.
Interior Design
Growing demand for transparent furniture provides opportunities for interior designers to create visually stunning spaces.
Luxury Goods
Potential market for high-end minimalistic furniture that appeals to affluent consumers.
SCORE
1.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 7%
Activity 20%
Freshness 8%

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