# '80s-Themed Resin Chairs Ron Arad is Releasing the 'Big Easy' Chair in Limited-Edition Resin By Kanesa D | Published 2022-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-easy References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/11/ron-arad-big-easy-chair-resin-opera-gallery) & [ronarad](http://www.ronarad.co.uk/home/)  Ron Arad has unveiled six new editions of his iconic ‘[Big Easy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-arad-1)’ chair in vibrantly colored resin. In 1988, Arad created the ‘Big Easy’ chair, which soon became one of his most iconic designs. The Italian company [Moroso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25hours-hotel-bikini) went on to commercially make their overstuffed armchair shape using new and inventive materials. In collaboration with [Opera's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-x-repetto) creator Gilles Dyan, the Big Easy is now available in solid resin with eight chairs per six individual colors. “The gallery has always been a longtime supporter of Ron Arad’s work,” Dyan said. We are pleased to start an exclusive collaboration with him through a series of design pieces made exclusively of clear resin, reinterpreting some of his most iconic works.” The limited edition Opera Chairs by Arad will debut at Salon Art + Design at The Armory on November 10 and remain on display until November 12. Image Credit: Opera Gallery, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/11/ron-arad-big-easy-chair-resin-opera-gallery), [ronarad](http://www.ronarad.co.uk/home/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Resin Furniture:** The trend towards producing furniture made out of resin is growing, and companies that can capitalize on unique designs and coloration will win market share. - **Retro Aesthetic:** The popularity of 80s-style furniture is growing, and companies offering unique designs that appeal to this aesthetic will be able to capture this market. - **Limited Edition Art Furniture:** Of late, limited edition art furniture is becoming increasingly popular with collectors and enthusiasts with an eye for rare and unique designs, and companies that can attract such consumers can win big. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture industry players can capitalize on this crafting and marketing trend to create beautiful and highly-coveted furniture made from similar resin-based materials. - **Design:** Designers can experiment with retro aesthetics like those from the 80s, and leverage an increased demand for such aesthetics in the market. - **Galleries:** Limited edition art furniture could be a viable offer for galleries seeking to show and sell work by artists with unique visions of what furniture is and should be. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striped Down Dimensional Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-arad-1.md) - [Liberating Sleek Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arba-chair.md) - [Wood-Inspired Patterned Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-chair.md) - [Chromatic Chair Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-two-alike.md) - [Vibrant '90s-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li.md) - [Reimagined Colorful Chair Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stedelijk-chair.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Sculptural Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chair.md) - [Iconic Pixelated Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltrona-frau-1.md)