# Slimly Supple Dining Chairs The Synnes Chair's Backrest is Only Six Millimeters Thick By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-chair References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/25/falke-svatun-design-thin-backed-synnes-chair-menu/) & [menu.as](http://menu.as) A Norwegian designer by the name of Falke Svatun has designed a beautifully functional and aesthetically pleasing dining chair, dubbed the Synnes Chair, that features a distinctly slim backrest that surrounds the chair's user, ensconcing them visually. Developed for Danish company Menu, this dining chair features a backrest that is made from [plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair) and measures in at only six millimeters in thickness. The use of such ultra-thin material allows the backrest to maintain a near-flat aesthetic but bend inwards on the flanks. What's great about this [slim dining chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-series) is the fact that it uses smart design to offer a comfortable seating experience in a sturdy package that conforms to [modern home design aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-dining-furniture) and tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Slim Dining Chairs:** Creating dining chairs with slim profiles and minimalistic designs to cater to modern home design aesthetics. - **Ultra-thin Materials:** Exploring the use of ultra-thin material, such as plywood, to create lightweight yet sturdy furniture designs. - **Smart Design:** Incorporating intelligent design features to enhance comfort and ergonomics in dining chairs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to produce slim dining chairs that align with modern home design trends. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for interior designers to recommend slim dining chairs as part of modern home decor. - **Material Science:** Exploration of ultra-thin materials in furniture design presents an opportunity for material scientists to develop new lightweight and durable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Strong Geometric Steel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerothickness-chair.md) - [Thin Metal Rod Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velit-chair.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [SIngle Cushion-Explored Seating Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-collection.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chairs.md) - [Shapeshifting Spine-Like Work Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spine-chair.md) - [Sustainable Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair.md) - [Lightweight Slender Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/om-chair.md)