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Rack-Like Seating

The Cutting Edge Chair by Jakkapun Charinratana is Simple and Modern

— January 7, 2013 — Art & Design
The Cutting Edge Chair is aptly named for a number of reasons. Chief among them is the literal meaning of the term 'cutting edge,' which can refer to the angled cut of the two back supporting legs. It can also pertain to the contemporary style of the design itself. Sharply minimalist and modern, the Cutting Edge Chair belongs in a home that is tastefully simple.

Designed by Jakkapun Charinratana of the Thailand-based Studio248, the Cutting Edge Chair marries manmade elements with natural ones. From the metal seat that recalls a laundry rack to the wooden base it rests on top of, the seat is elegantly masculine. It will be exhibited at the 2013 IMM Cologne show in Germany.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Furniture - The cutting edge chair presents an opportunity for other furniture designers to explore minimalism and modernity in the field of furniture design.
2. Natural-metal Fusion - The Cutting Edge Chair combines natural and man-made materials, opening the door for other designers to explore the creative possibilities of combining these two materials.
3. Angular Design - The angled cut of the back supporting legs in the Cutting Edge Chair demonstrates how angular designs can result in modernistic furniture, inspiring other designers to create angular furniture designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can exploit the trend of minimalism in furniture design by creating simpler furniture designs similar to the Cutting Edge Chair.
2. Architecture and Interior Design - Architects and interior designers can experiment with the combination of natural and man-made materials in their designs, taking inspiration from the Cutting Edge Chair.
3. Interior Decor - Interior decorators can adopt the trend of angular designs in furniture and use them to create visually arresting interior design arrangements.
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