The sleek Victor Vetterlein 'X-Federation' chair is fashioned out of only a few pieces but is a structure that can support a lot of weight.
Vetterlein was inspired by the skateboard design, citing that his idea stemmed from the amazement in watching such a flimsy board take a brutal beating on the terrain park. The chair, named 'X-Federation' for the 'X' design decorating the back, is made from cheap material that is infused with carbon fiber, the same material coating the wood of the skateboard. The expensive material means a compromise on cost, but the result is a chair frame that is impossibly tapering and sinuous, but able to support loads like no other.
Vetterlein is an example for other designers to look for inspiration out of their industry and into other, unconventional corners of the world to better their world.
Superbly Sturdy Skateboard Chairs
The Victor Vetterlein 'X-Federation' Chair Uses Carbon Fibre
Trend Themes
1. Carbon-fiber Furniture - The rise of carbon fiber use in furniture design creates an opportunity for businesses to offer strong and lightweight furniture as a disruptive innovation.
2. Skateboard-inspired Design - The growing trend of integrating skateboard elements into furniture design provides an innovative opportunity for businesses to appeal to a younger demographic.
3. Unconventional Material Use - The trend of using non-traditional, strong materials like carbon fiber to create furniture opens up new possibilities for designing unique and sturdy products that cater to specific needs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can benefit from incorporating carbon fiber and unconventional materials to design functional chairs that are aesthetically pleasing and cater to specific needs.
2. Sporting Goods Manufacturing - Sporting goods manufacturers can explore revenue streams by producing skateboard-inspired furniture that appeals to skateboarders and other enthusiasts of extreme sports.
3. Interior Design Services - Interior design services can leverage the use of carbon fiber and skateboard-inspired design to create unique, modern, and sporty furniture for clients with a taste for unconventional material use.