# Sliced Chair Creations Chris Bosse's Submission for 'Re-Loved: Designer Stories' Breaks things Dow By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-bosse References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/all_slided_up/) & [l-a-v-a.net](http://www.l-a-v-a.net/) Chris Bosse's 'Re-Loved: Designer Stories' submission is a sliced-up version of the [Panton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panton-chair) chair circa 1967 by Danish designer Verner Panton. Bosse chose the chair because it was a [radical departure from traditional design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palla) and manufacturing techniques. The result is an incredible chair that looks like it was made of several [strings of light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini). Chris Bosse's 'Re-Loved: Designer Stories' submission is a beautiful recreation of a history-making chair. **Implications** - As the North American marketplace becomes increasingly saturated with similar products, consumers are more willing to sacrifice functionality for style. Corporations that are able to harmonize these two elements will likely garner the attention and business of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Light Sculptures:** Designers can explore innovative ways of using light in furniture to create unique and artistic pieces. - **Deconstructed Furniture:** Furniture designers can take inspiration from the sliced-up design of the Panton chair to create deconstructed pieces that challenge conventional design and manufacturing techniques. - **Hybrid Design:** Incorporating unconventional design elements into functional furniture can appeal to consumers who value both aesthetics and functionality in their purchases. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can explore the use of light and deconstructed designs to create unique pieces that appeal to consumers interested in artistic and unconventional furniture. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can offer clients a range of furniture options that incorporate innovative design elements, such as deconstruction and light sculptures. - **Product Development:** Companies can invest in product development to create hybrid furniture designs that blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, appealing to consumers who want both in their purchases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Fiberglass Mid-Century Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panton-chair.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Post-Modern Experimental Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiment-chair.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Sculptural Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chair.md)