# Medieval Marble Chairs Curl by Riva 1920 is a Modern Scroll-Like Piece of Furniture By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curl-by-riva-1920 References: [xoggy](http://www.xoggy.com/curl-chair-riva/) & [riva1920.it](http://www.riva1920.it/) Although this marble chair looks like a scroll from medieval times, the style is surprisingly minimalist and modern, which will appeal to many. Eve though it is made out of Carrara marble, the ostentatious opulence of such a material is tempered by clean lines and a simple, albeit geometric, walnut wood base. A playful design for the home, this marble chair has been aptly dubbed Curl. Designed by Gritti Rollo for [Riva 1920](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-collection), is great for both traditional and contemporary homes. The materials used allow the marble chair to complement just about any existing home decor. Not to mention that it brings a stunning touch of texture as well. Not to mention that the overall shape of the marble chair is [sculptural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti), so also it introduces a unique artistic flair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Marble:** Opportunities for creating minimalist furniture pieces using luxurious materials like marble. - **Versatile Home Decor:** Opportunities for designing furniture that complements various home decor styles. - **Sculptural Furniture:** Opportunities for incorporating artistic elements into furniture designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Innovative furniture designs can be created using marble and other luxurious materials. - **Home Decor:** Opportunities for creating versatile home decor pieces that can fit into different styles. - **Art and Design:** Furniture designs that blur the line between art and functional design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Luxury Office Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zyvor.md) - [Stone Vein-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-chair.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md) - [Luxe Textured Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenmare.md) - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md)