# Eclectic Material Chairs The East River Chair by Hella Jongerius is Made of Multiple Materials By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-river-chair References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/east-river-chair-hella-jongerius-vitra-04-08-2014/) & [jongeriuslab](http://www.jongeriuslab.com/) The East River Chair is a [colorful example of how seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-two-alike) does not have to be bland. Designed by Hella Jongerius, the collection comes in multiple colors, and is made up of a number of different materials, including [leather, metal and fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida). The chairs look as though they would fit perfectly to one's body, as the armrests are the ideal height to sit back and give one's limbs a break. There is a distinctive scoop in the middle part of the chair, again allowing users to just fall in and get comfortable. The East River Chair was made for [Vitra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitra-acx), but it was debuted at the 2014 Salone del Mobile. Ideal for lounging around, the East River Chair will add a few highlighter hues to one's living room. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/east-river-chair-hella-jongerius-vitra-04-08-2014/), [jongeriuslab](http://www.jongeriuslab.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-material Furniture:** There is an opportunity for manufacturers to explore using different materials creatively in their furniture designs. - **Comfort-centric Seating:** Seat designs that put an emphasis on user comfort will be highly sought after by consumers. - **Colorful Seating:** Adding vibrant colors to seating designs can make them stand out in a crowded market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Companies in the furniture industry should consider experimenting with new materials and customizable seating designs for consumers who prioritize comfort. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers may want to use multi-material furniture designs to add a unique touch to their clients' living spaces. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of colorful and uniquely designed seating by offering a wide variety of options to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Material Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartela.md) - [NYC-Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madison-chair.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md) - [Sustainable Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Stainless Steel Reflective Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair.md) - [Chunky Curvaceous Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/001-chair.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md)