# Scaffolding-Like Seating Chaise by Benjamin Mahler is Made Out of Dowels and Elastics By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-by-benjamin-mahler References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/11/27/chair-made-from-dowels-and-elastic/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Chaise/12442723) At first, Chaise by Benjamin Mahler, a furniture designer based in Reims, France, may seem like the skeleton of an actual seat rather than the seat itself. Made out of only [dowels and elastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs), it could also pass for a tribute to scaffolding. Overall, in spite of its [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair), there is an intricacy that makes it appear more than it is. Although a purely practical design, Chaise by Benjamin Mahler goes beyond that to better engage the viewer. As written by the designer, it is "a result that combines the purely functional constraint of the chair, and a robust ligature that provides the object appearance is obtained." In a way, it could be described more as a [sculpture than a piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of minimalist materials and designs in various industries to create functional yet visually appealing products. - **Functional Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating practicality and visual appeal in product design to enhance user engagement. - **Sculptural Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blurring the boundaries between furniture and art by creating visually striking and unconventional seating solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagining traditional furniture design by utilizing unconventional materials and minimalist aesthetics. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sculptural furniture pieces into interior designs to create unique and eye-catching spaces. - **Modern Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of art and design by creating furniture pieces that challenge traditional definitions of both. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Minimal Upholstered Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacha-chair.md) - [Scissor-Inspired Minimal Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kainchee-chair.md)