# Himalayan-Inspired Loungers The Almora Designer Lounge Chair WasUnveiled at Milan Design Week 2014 By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-lounge-chair References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/04/14/doshi-levien-almora-lounge-chair-bb-italia-interview-milan-2014/) & [doshilevien](http://www.doshilevien.com/about) Treat yourself to this awesome Himalaya mountains-inspired designer lounge chair, where you can just wrap a throw around you, indulge in a glass of white wine and flick through your favorite book or magazine. Designed by Anglo-Indian design duo Doshi Levien, the new 'Almora' designer lounge chair was recently revealed in MilanDesign Week 2014. Created using memories of a trip to the Himalaya mountains in India, the 'Almora' chair was the duo's first product designed for Italian brand [B&B Italia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-grande-muraglia-outdoor). "The idea of the chair really comes from this memory of seeing the snow-capped Himalayan peaks [wrapped in a soft, warm blanket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair)," says Jonathan Levien. The chair is made using a conical plastic frame, a curved oak headrest and is upholstered in leather and shearling. "You are wrapped in the soft warm blanket so you enjoy the mountains but you are warm where you are," says Nipa Doshi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Himalayan-inspired Furniture:** Designers can create more furniture pieces inspired by the mountainous region of the Himalayas to offer unique pieces to consumers. - **Mixed Materials in Furniture Design:** Designers can experiment with different materials to create new and innovative furniture pieces, like the combination of plastic, oak, leather, and shearling in the Almora designer lounge chair. - **Integrating Travel Experiences Into Product Design:** Designers can draw inspiration from their travel experiences to create one-of-a-kind products that will stand out in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can tap into unique design inspirations to create new and desirable furniture pieces that appeal to consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate unique pieces like the Almora designer lounge chair into their designs to create a standout space for their clients. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts located in mountainous areas like the Himalayas can use Himalayan-inspired furniture to add to the overall aesthetic of their property and provide guests with a memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md) - [Cushioned Relaxing Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge.md) - [Comforting Designer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge-by-layer.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Modern Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-lounge-chair1.md) - [Cocoon Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-outdoor-lounge.md) - [Cozy Oversized Cushion Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair.md) - [Posture-Maintaining Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havana-lounge.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md)