# Carved Stone Couches The Concrete Chesterfield Sofa is Deceptively Detailed By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-chesterfield-sofa References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/07/05/surprisingly-detailed-concrete-sofa-the-future-of-park-benches/) & [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/concrete-chesterfield-sofa-by-gray-concrete/) At first glance (and second and third), the '[Concrete Chesterfield Sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-1)' does not look like it was molded out of concrete. Instead, it looks exactly as comfortable as a well-worn [leather couch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-everyday-sofa) would look like -- right down to the carefully formed bum prints. Yet it is, in fact, carved out of concrete. Designed for the 100% Design exhibition in London by [Gray Concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gray-malin1), the Concrete Chesterfield Sofa demonstrates their mastery of molding techniques. In deciding to commit fully to their creation, they even included a concrete 50 pence behind one of the cushions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Concrete Furniture:** Designing comfortable furniture made out of concrete, creating unique and sustainable pieces. - **Molding Innovation:** Exploring innovative techniques for molding to create comfortable and stylish pieces for the home. - **Sustainable Design:** Incorporating sustainable materials, such as concrete, into traditional home furnishings to create unique and modern pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing unique and sustainable furniture pieces by using innovative molding techniques and materials like concrete. - **Home Decor:** Creating stylish and comfortable pieces made out of sustainable and unconventional materials like concrete, for a distinct home decoration. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Incorporating sustainable materials and designs into architecture, such as concrete furnishings, to create modern and innovative living and working spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stacked Brick-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-brick-modular-sofa.md) - [Ribbed-Cushioned Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-design.md) - [3D-Printed Concrete Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-none.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Brutalist Concrete Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brute-furniture-concept.md) - [Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-soil-daybed.md) - [Built-In Storage Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cask-sofa.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)