# Seating as Wall Art The Christian Desile Folding Chair is a Space-Saving Seat By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-desile-folding-chair References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/02/c.html) & [vange.be](http://www.vange.be/en/DESIGNER/3_d_26.html) The Desile Folding Chair is the perfect seat to triumph over shrinking modern storage issues. Designer [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hewi) Desile is the mastermind behind this super-skinny chair, which folds up to be just 20 mm thick. Constructed from bamboo and [recycled PET materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair), its design also promotes environmental sustainability. The Desile Folding Chair is lightweight and portable; it can even be wall-mounted for simple storage. **Implications** - [Foldable furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nstel-the-chair) is fun, practical and a fast-growing industry as the various takes on this concept continue to become more creative. In a time-sensitive world, consumers do not have the time or the energy to move large units of furniture around when hosting guests or even when wanting to re-decorate their living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Foldable Furniture:** The trend of foldable furniture continues to grow as it provides practical and space-saving solutions to shrinking modern storage issues. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The trend towards using eco-friendly materials continues to be a priority for designers and consumers alike, as seen with the bamboo and recycled PET materials used in the design of the Desile Folding Chair. - **Wall-mounted Products:** The trend of wall-mounted products as a space-saving solution is gaining popularity, as demonstrated by the Desile Folding Chair which can be easily mounted on a wall for simple storage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture and Home Decor:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture and home decor companies to create more innovative and practical solutions for consumers facing shrinking living spaces. - **Sustainability:** The Desile Folding Chair demonstrates the opportunity for the sustainability industry to provide eco-friendly solutions for practical products without sacrificing design. - **Interior Design and Architecture:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for interior design and architecture professionals to incorporate foldable furniture and wall-mounted products into their designs to create more versatile and space-saving living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Practical Folding Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair.md) - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Space-Saving Foldable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-desk1.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Industrial Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekron-folding-chair.md) - [Legless Floor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md)