# Stick Pile Seating The Adna Chaise Contrasts a Sleek Top with a Haphazard Bottom By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adna-chaise References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/adna-chaise-by-david-weeks-studio/) & [mattermatters](http://www.mattermatters.com/product.asp?id=881) The Adna Chaise looks as though it is being supported by a [pile of sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pere-chair). Interestingly enough, even though the design is quite haphazard from below, it is pretty sleek and refined from above. This contrast really makes this piece of furniture appealing. Designed by David Weeks Studio, the Adna Chaise is part of the MatterMade Collection New America Number Two, which happens to celebrate the history of American design. Made using maple, fiberglass and leather upholstery, the Adna Chaise explores the idea of [furniture as sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001). [Stunningly asymmetrical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr), the Adna Chaise is deceptively complicated. Despite its captivating juxtaposition of materials and design direction, it is a rather simple design that is both organic and man-made. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Asymmetrical Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to create visually striking furniture pieces by incorporating asymmetrical designs. - **Furniture as Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blur the boundaries between furniture design and art by creating functional pieces that can be seen as sculptures. - **Juxtaposition of Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with combining different materials in furniture design to create visually intriguing contrasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional furniture design by embracing unconventional and visually striking concepts. - **Artistic Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge art and furniture to create unique and captivating pieces that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. - **Material Fabrication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for creating innovative furniture designs that play with the juxtaposition of different materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md) - [Stone Vein-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Upholstery-Free Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massproductions.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kida-armchair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-chair.md)