# Slick Futuristic Chair Design Krysset Revives a Classical Norwegian Design by Fredrik A. Kayser By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/05/26/krysset-chair-fredrik-a-kayser-eikund-dezeen-showroom/) & [eikund](https://www.eikund.com/products/krysset-lounge-chair/)  In recent years, the [revival of classical Norwegian designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midcentury-finnish-design) in the furniture and interior design industries has exponentially grown in popularity. Many creatives are infusing timeless silhouettes with new sensibilities, bringing about an interesting juxtaposition of the traditional and the futuristic. Furniture brand [Eikund](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair) recently re-released one such elegant, classical Norwegian design. The piece is a lounge chair, originally designed by Fredrik A. Kayser in 1955. With its stretched leather backrest and its hardwood frame, the lounge chair exudes an aura of elegance. Eikund offers this re-release in various finishes—from soaped oak, oiled oak, and white oiled oak to oiled walnut and black lacquered oak. The leather backrest itself comes in a few options too, enabling design-minded individuals to choose to best luxurious lounge chair for their unique space. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revival of Classical Norwegian Designs:** The trend of infusing timeless silhouettes with new sensibilities in the furniture and interior design industries provides an opportunity to introduce modern materials and technology to revitalize classic designs. - **Emphasis on Unique Luxury Furniture:** The emphasis on unique luxury furniture creates an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to experiment with new materials, textures, and finishes that cater to individual preferences. - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** The trend towards eco-friendly furniture design offers an opportunity for furniture makers to incorporate environmentally sustainable materials and production methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing Industry:** The furniture manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend towards classical designs infused with modern sensibilities by experimenting with new materials and production methods. - **Interior Design Industry:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of unique luxury furniture to create custom, one-of-a-kind spaces that cater to individual clients. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** The sustainable materials industry can collaborate with furniture makers to develop environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing processes that cater to the growing trend of eco-friendly furniture design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-chair-design.md) - [Contemporary Nordic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-chair-design.md) - [Architectural Dynamic Vintage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egoist-chaise.md) - [Retro-Tinged Elegant Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karakter.md) - [Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danish-midcentury-modern.md) - [Mid-Century Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnus-olesens.md) - [Modernist Ski-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-chair.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md)