# Elegant Cork Armchairs This Chair by KDVA Studio Was Inspired by Ancient East Design By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-armchairs References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/koloskov-dmitry-archair-natural-design-chrome-cork-07-13-2017/) & [kdva.co](http://www.kdva.co/) Russian architect Koloskov Dmitry of KDVA Studio has created a [cork armchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair) that's both elegant and unusual. Designed to combat mundane office furniture, this chair features a double-arched design that was inspired by the ancient east. The arm chair is [ecologically friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe), with both its chrome and cork properties being made of recycled material. The cork seating area features a simple design of a place to sit, and a place to rest your back - although, the back rest can recline by 5 degrees. The chair's legs are made from a plated chrome and descend directly from where they begin. This positioning gives the illusion that the chair is balancing on very thin legs. The chairs are available in both brown or grey and represent a deviation from standard lounge design. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/koloskov-dmitry-archair-natural-design-chrome-cork-07-13-2017/), [kdva.co](http://www.kdva.co/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elegant Cork Armchairs:** Opportunity for eco-friendly furniture designs inspired by ancient aesthetics. - **Recycled Materials in Furniture Design:** Innovation in creating furniture pieces using recycled materials like chrome and cork. - **Deviation From Standard Lounge Design:** Exploring unique and unconventional designs for lounge furniture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing designs using recycled materials. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate unique armchair designs into their projects to offer clients a distinctive aesthetic. - **Sustainable Design:** Developing sustainable design solutions by using recycled materials like cork and chrome for furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Cork Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-seating.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Cork Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guillaume-delvigne.md) - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Stackable Cork-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating.md) - [Cork-Made Occasional Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Hand Carved Cork Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dol-furniture.md)