# Tyrannical Wire Thrones Lina Saleem's 'Democracy Rules' Chair Puts Power in the People's Hands By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/democracy-rules References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/10/31/crown-yourself-king/) & [linasaleem](http://linasaleem.com/) The Democracy Rules chair is definitely not the throne that Kanye West and Jay-Z envisioned when they put together their collaborative studio album. Yet it may actually have a more powerful impact than that musical endeavor since it essentially strips away the traditional look of a throne, leaving only its bared bones. By doing so, the Democracy Rules chair shows that the power really lies with a nation's people, not by its leaders. Designed by Lina Saleem, the Democracy Rules chair does not just send a hopeful political message, it also is simply a [well-designed piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair). Perfect for the hipster looking to own his or her own "throne," this [wireframe armchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiment-chair) would add a quirky detail to just about any home without compromising the existing decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Minimalistic Furniture:** There is an opportunity for furniture companies to create more minimalistic designs that convey powerful messages. - **Power to the People:** Businesses can focus on utilizing positive messaging to promote the idea of individuals possessing the power to change society. - **Revamped Political Imagery:** There's an opportunity to update traditional political objects and imagery, such as replacing thrones with well-designed minimalistic furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers could explore creating more minimalistic pieces of furniture that convey powerful messages, such as symbolizing the power of individuals. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can focus on emphasizing positivity and the idea that individuals can effect change in society to promote their brand messaging. - **Politics and Government:** Government officials and politicians could reimagine traditional political objects and imagery, like thrones, to embrace the idea of power being in the hands of citizens, not just the leaders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Essay-Integrated Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-new-yorkea.md) - [Exquisite AI-Designed Thrones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-design.md) - [Ergonomic Transformative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-chair.md) - [Musician-Friendly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-x.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Historic Dynamic Cane Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charu-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Vibrant '90s-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md)