# Impaled Arm Seating The Approach Chair by Studio Black Navy Will Stand the Test of Time By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/approach-chair References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Andrew-le-fauteuil-enveloppant-par-le-Studio-Black-Navy/7024489) & [studioblacknavy](http://www.studioblacknavy.com/) The Approach Chair is not the average bucket seat. Although the silhouette looks right, the details are slightly different, making it a much more modern version. Essentially, the legs impale the sides of the seat to provide more concrete armrests. This sets the Approach Chair apart from other similar chairs in a subtle but stylish way. Designed by [Studio Black Navy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair), the collection name for Austrialian designers Andrew Watts and Bernard Benny, the Approach Chair is crafted out of [wood and carbon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair). [Upholstered in felt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amia), the design might appear soft and malleable at first, but it is incredibly rigid and strong. A resilient piece of furniture for the home and office, the Approach Chair should theoretically last people a lifetime. It helps that the style is also beautifully timeless as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Impaled-arm Seating:** Innovative seating designs that impale the sides of the seat with the legs, providing concrete armrests for a more modern and stylish look. - **Wood and Carbon Fusion:** Combining wood and carbon materials in furniture design for increased durability and strength while maintaining a sleek aesthetic. - **Timeless Furniture:** Designing furniture with a timeless style that can last a lifetime, offering both aesthetic appeal and long-lasting functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Innovating seating designs that impale the sides of the seat with the legs, providing concrete armrests for a more modern and stylish look. - **Material Manufacturing:** Advancing the fusion of wood and carbon materials in furniture manufacturing to create durable, strong, and aesthetically pleasing products. - **Home and Office Decor:** Creating timeless furniture designs that offer both style and longevity, making them suitable for various home and office settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernist Ski-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Modern Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-chair.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Futuristic Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-chair-concept.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md)