# Labor-Intensive Seating The Handmade Composition Chair by Kouichi Okamoto is a Piece of (Art)Work By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/composition-chair References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6086/kyouei-design-glass-tank-water-clock-composition-chair.html) & [kyouei-ltd.co.jp](http://www.kyouei-ltd.co.jp/c-c-e.html#) The Composition Chair by Kouichi Okamoto is hand made using only a self-made jig, a standard pair of pliers and a lot of 3.0 mm [hard aluminum wire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair). No bolts or welding were required in the construction of the chair. This extraordinary piece of furniture took the designer six months to build, making the Composition Chair by Kouichi Okamoto an exercise in persistence and immensely [detailed craftsmanship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair). **Implications** - Products that simply provide a function without any aesthetic appeal are no longer attractive to customers. Supplying both attractiveness along with a service are elements that consumers look for in their purchases. Creating items that are both practical and entertaining are more appealing than those with either or. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aesthetic-function Fusion:** Opportunity to create products that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, catering to customers' desire for both. - **Handcrafted Excellence:** Potential for handmade and meticulously crafted products to stand out in a market dominated by mass production. - **Artistic Design:** Opportunity to create items that are not only practical but also visually engaging, offering both functionality and entertainment. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Innovative designs in furniture that blend aesthetic appeal with functionality. - **Artisan Wire Crafts:** Opportunity to create and market handcrafted wire crafts that require meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. - **Home Decor:** Potential for unique and artistic designs in home decor items that enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of a space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Distinctive Craftsmanship Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koyori-wooden-chairs.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Intricately Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md)