# Bow-Formed Sofas This Bonikowski Lounge Chair Brings Dimension to Your Digs By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonikowski-lounge-chair References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/LOUNGE-CHAIR-NO1/893912) Most rooms are defined by perpendicular planes that meet at rigid 90-degree corners, but to make the most of the free space between the walls, the floor and the ceiling, pieces like this Bonikowski Lounge Chair add a bit of drama. This rad recliner takes an iconic shape, molded from folded and curved plywood to produce a dynamic silhouette. A thin layer of grid-stitched cushioning sets off the black and the white loungers with a classic appeal that simultaneously assert their timeless likeness to a mid-20th century modern sofa as well as one of contemporary conception. Designed by Michal Bonikowski, Lounge Chair No. 1 is meant to offer a tranquil place for comfortable relaxation, taking a form that's equally easy on the eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Curved Furniture:** The trend towards curved furniture design presents opportunities for incorporating unique and visually interesting shapes into traditional spaces. - **Sculptural Seating:** Sculptural seating complements the trend towards furniture as art, with opportunities to incorporate bold and statement-making pieces into interior design. - **Multifunctional Loungers:** Furniture that offers both comfortable relaxation and design-forward style creates disruption in the traditional furniture marketplace. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can leverage the trend towards curved and sculptural designs to create innovative offerings that stand out in a crowded market. - **Interior Design:** The trend towards statement-making furniture presents opportunities for interior designers to create unique and memorable spaces for their clients. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers in the home decor industry can capitalize on the trend towards multifunctional loungers, offering customers both style and functionality in one piece of furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organically Shaped Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repose-sofa.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biboni-sofa.md) - [Laidback Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natuzzi-bao.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md) - [Contemporary Boxy Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-boxy-chair.md) - [Angularly Ergonomic Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sova-lounge-chair.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md)