# Boxy Collapsible Seating KAKO.KO's Chair D is Made Out of Sustainable Materials By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-d References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/chair-d-by-kako-ko-design-studio/) & [creativespaceserbia](http://www.creativespaceserbia.com/items/chair-d/) The Chair D is a versatile piece that is ideal for a smaller living space. This seat is not only uniquely chic and rustic at the same time, it also [collapses conveniently into a stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool) for easy storage, foot resting and more. Designed by KAKO.KO Design Studio, the Chair D is being manufactured by Eurokancom. A mix of tradition and innovation, the Chair D was formed by the [cutting and bending of flat surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair). Its boxy, geometric shape contrasts nicely with its organic look. Made out of [carefully selected sustainable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe), the Chair D's legs are all hand-crafted solid wood, while the seat itself looks to be made out of fuzzy felt that is sure to add comfort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Seating:** The use of eco-friendly materials in seating design provides opportunities for brands to appeal to customers looking for environmentally-conscious products. - **Convertible Furniture:** Furniture designs that can be easily converted to different uses or deconstructed for storage offer convenience to consumers with limited living spaces. - **Geometric Shapes in Furniture Design:** Integrating geometric shapes in furniture design can provide an aesthetic appeal to consumers searching for unique and modern pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities exist for furniture brands to innovate in sustainable materials and convertible designs to differentiate their products in the market. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can make use of geometric shapes in furniture design to create modern and visually appealing spaces. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** The demand for sustainable materials in furniture manufacturing provides opportunities for businesses in the sustainable materials industry to collaborate with furniture manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekron-folding-chair.md) - [Collapsible Recycled Bottle Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-folding-stool.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Practical Folding Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md)