# Comfy Waffle Seating The Intricately Designed Cardboard Chick 'n' Egg Chair By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chick-n-egg References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/09/20/chick-n-egg-chair-by-manuel-kretzer.php) & [responsivedesign.de](http://www.responsivedesign.de/) The cardboard Chick 'n' Egg chair is not just art, it's actually a piece of furniture. These chairs by Manuel Kretzer are completely made of [corrugated cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair) through 3D modeling. Although it is lightweight, it is still sturdy enough to be used. Another neat benefit is that it can also be [folded flat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat) when it needs to be tucked away. To put the cardboard Chick 'n' Egg chair together, you can easily slide the individual pieces into place with no glue or fasteners needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Cardboard Furniture:** The rise of intricately designed and sturdy cardboard furniture opens up opportunities for eco-friendly and sustainable seating solutions. - **3D Modeled Furniture:** The use of 3D modeling in furniture production creates new possibilities for unique and customizable designs. - **Foldable Seating:** The development of foldable chairs provides convenient and space-saving seating options for various settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the potential for producing sustainable cardboard furniture using 3D modeling techniques. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate cardboard furniture as an innovative and eco-friendly seating option in their projects. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can utilize foldable seating options to optimize space and provide comfortable seating arrangements at various events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Artfully Balanced Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-serious.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Geometric Flatpacked Wooden Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Stylish Stackable Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-chair.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md)