Here we have a chair throw with one major difference--there is no chair! Designed by Niels van Ejik for Droog, each chair is comprised of a single formed cowhide.
To make the Cow Hide Chair, an untreated hide is stretched over a chair form when it’s wet. The hide is then left to dry for a week, at which point it is a completely solid form suitable for sitting on. As each hide is different, the chairs are all inherently one-of-a-kind.
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The Cow Hide Chair
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Furniture - The trend towards minimalist furniture design creates opportunities for innovative seating solutions like the Cow Hide Chair.
2. Natural Materials - The growing interest in using natural and sustainable materials presents an opportunity for the use of cowhide as a unique seating material.
3. Customization - The demand for personalized and unique furniture products opens up opportunities for custom-made cowhide chairs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Innovative furniture designers can capitalize on the trend of using natural materials and minimalist design to create unique seating options like the Cow Hide Chair.
2. Home Decor - Companies in the home decor industry can offer customers personalized and customizable seating options by incorporating cowhide into their product lines.
3. Sustainable Design - The use of cowhide as a sustainable and biodegradable material in furniture production aligns with the goals of the sustainable design industry.