# Bent Wood Furnishings The Creek Armchair by Sandro Lopez Defies Traditional Design Ideals By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creek-armchair References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/vote/creek-armchair-by-sandro-lopez/) & [sandrolopez](http://sandrolopez.com) Industrial designer Sandro Lopez is the creative genius behind his latest creation, the Creek Armchair. Exploring the transformative properties of his chosen wood material, Lopez bent and molded his medium into a furniture piece that is both comfortable and aesthetically striking. The practical seater earned the status of ‘Wood Awards’ 2012 finalist by the [Swiss Association of Carpenters and Craftsmen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villas-de-san-pablo-cultural-center). Paying tribute to the age-old material, designer Sandro Lopez' [wooden Creek armchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair) aims to express the constant presence of wood in our living environments. The designer's stunning furniture piece evokes the materials' durability, versatility and aesthetic beauty that is warm to both sight and touch. Marrying traditional craftsmanship techniques with digital technology, the designer's creation paves the way for modern wood innovations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Woodworking:** Combining traditional woodworking techniques with modern digital technology to create innovative furniture designs. - **Sustainable Furniture:** Designing furniture pieces that are durable, versatile, and express the constant presence of wood in our living environments. - **Transformative Materials:** Exploring the transformative properties of wood material to create furniture pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating digital technology in furniture manufacturing to enhance the creativity and craftsmanship of woodworking. - **Woodworking and Carpentry:** Incorporating modern and sustainable wood materials in carpentry and woodworking to create innovative furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Utilizing unique and transformative furniture materials to create visually appealing and practical living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Beech Wooden Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silva-collection.md) - [Elegant Wooden Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miko-armchair.md) - [Bent Wooden Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pk15.md) - [Illusion Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule.md) - [Cleverly Molded Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layup-chair.md) - [Modern Steam-Bent Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trave-chair.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kida-armchair.md)