# Quilted Minimalist Seats The Cloth Cantilever Offers a Soft Surface Upon a Stiff Metal Frame By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloth-cantilever References: [furnitureserved](http://www.furnitureserved.com/gallery/Cloth-Cantilever/2713631) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Cloth-Cantilever/2713631) Chairs that have been manufactured to the same configuration as the Cloth Cantilever usually expose a much more rigid quality. The most effective way to make one of these cantilevered chairs is by the use of [tubular steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept), a [folded sheet of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair) or a panel of stiff bent plywood, and these materials are generally uncovered. Yet here we have seat that expresses an atypical softness. Designer Kathleen Niederhauser covered the firm structure of her chair with [several layers of fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida-chair) and possibly additional padding. Using eight slender straps, she bound the textiles around the crooked form, blanketing even the base and the underside of the Cloth Cantilever chair. The final product is honest and unexpected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Quilted Minimalism:** Exploring the trend of adding softness and comfort to traditionally rigid furniture designs. - **Alternative Seat Configurations:** Experimenting with different materials and structures to create unique seating experiences. - **Unconventional Upholstery Techniques:** Innovating the way fabrics are applied to furniture, creating unexpected and visually striking designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate quilted minimalism into their product lines, appealing to consumers seeking comfort and unique design. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating alternative seat configurations into interior design projects, creating visually interesting and comfortable spaces. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Exploring unconventional upholstery techniques to create new fabric applications for furniture, offering innovative options for upholsterers and textile manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plywood Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Cubic Featherlight Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-hold-up-chair.md) - [Layered Material Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartela.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Leather-Accented Industrial Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-chair-from-object-leuci.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md)