# Aircraft-Inspired Seating The Aviator Chair Will Provide You With a Badass Boost of Confidence By Josh Milenthal | Published 2010-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomber-plane-aviator-chair References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/timothy-oulton-s-aviator-chair-draws-inspiration-from-bomber-planes/) & [superpunch.blogspot](http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2010/09/aviator-chair-at-restoration-hardware.html) This interesting Aviator Chair will undoubtedly trigger thoughts of aircrafts and military planes. The bomber plane Aviator Chair is wrapped in aluminum and has a [padded leather seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archibald-denim) that just screams WWII flyboy confidence. The Distressed Whiskey leather for the seat is broken in and has an aged, authentic look. The aluminum making up the frame is made to be as similar to a plane's exterior as possible, and one should expect lifelike nicks should be expected. Check out this [Aviator Chair design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-chair) in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aircraft-inspired Furniture:** The Aviator Chair showcases the trend of incorporating aircraft design elements into furniture, creating a unique and bold aesthetic. - **Military-inspired Decor:** The Aviator Chair taps into the trend of military-inspired decor, offering a rugged and masculine style. - **Authentic and Aged Design:** The use of distressed leather and lifelike nicks on the aluminum frame reflects the trend towards authentic and aged design in furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of aircraft-inspired seating to create innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of military-inspired decor, offering customers products that bring a touch of ruggedness and character to their interiors. - **Luxury Retail:** Luxury retail brands can tap into the trend of authentic and aged design, offering customers furniture pieces that exude a sense of vintage charm and craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather-Accented Industrial Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-chair-from-object-leuci.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md) - [Art Deco-Incorporated Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airline-chair.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Mid-Century Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisky-chair.md) - [Mid-Century Sculpted Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-lounge-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Butterfly-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-chair.md) - [Sentimental Smooth Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopper-chair.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md)