# Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs The 'Chaise Espinhal' by Maurício Coelho is Curvaceous By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/05/02/this-chaise-lounges-resting-surface-was-inspired-by-the-shape-of-a-spine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-chaise-lounges-resting-surface-was-inspired-by-the-shape-of-a-spine) & [mauriciocoelhodesign](https://mauriciocoelhodesign.com/)  The 'Chaise Espinhal' has been designed by Maurício Coelho as a curvaceous furniture piece for the modern home that follows the form of the human body. The 'Spinal Chaise,' as it translates from Portuguese, is achieved with 56 individual wooden cylinders across a metal sheet base that form a [curvaceous seating section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heart-chair). This calls to mind the form of the human spine, while the [raw wooden design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair) of the chair gives it a naturalistic touch. The 'Chaise Espinhal' maintains a very [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair) that's also natural skeletal in construction to further drive home its spine-inspired design. The visually delicate seating solution is rated to support the full weight of the body and make it suitable for real world use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skeletal-inspired Furniture:** Furniture designed with skeletal inspiration that mimics the form of human body, creating unique and visually striking pieces. - **Organic Materials:** Designers exploring opportunities to create furniture using natural materials, such as wood, to give a more naturalistic touch. - **Minimalist Design:** Designers exploring ways to create functional furniture with minimal design, embracing the beauty of simplicity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Industry:** Furniture manufacturers and designers can explore new design styles and use organic materials to create visually striking pieces with functional purposes. - **Interior Design Industry:** Interior designers can use skeletal-inspired furniture to add unique elements to their design projects and create a natural yet modern feel. - **Architecture Industry:** Architects and builders can utilize skeletal-inspired furniture in their interior space designs when aiming for a naturalistic form and minimalist aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Spine-Like Work Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spine-chair.md) - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md) - [Sculpted Rock-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oksys-chaise-lounge.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Upholstery-Free Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massproductions.md) - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md)