# Squat Victorian Seating The Epoque Chair is Comfortably Contemporary Yet Classic By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epoque-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/epoque-chair-by-eftwelve/) & [eftwelve.nl](http://www.eftwelve.nl/en/epoque.php) The Epoque Chair is made for the ultimate girl who has contemporary tastes yet wishes she was either the reincarnation of Audrey Hepburn or was born in the Victorian era. [Chic and sophisticated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection), I can especially see the Epoque Chair jazzing up the [patio for the summer months](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madison-chair). Created by Dutch designer Wybren van Keulen for Eftwelve, the Epoque Chair is made entirely out of fiberglass reinforced resin. With a shiny high-gloss finish, it has a refined elegance about it that is perfect for any modern-day princesses out there. Conveniently stackable, the Epoque Chair is rather squat, making it a [great lounge seating option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair). Made to last, it is surprisingly lightweight, ensuring that these ‘princesses’ will not break a nail when rearranging the furniture. The Epoque Chair is available in three versions, which are white, black and RAL. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Classic Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing furniture that combines contemporary aesthetics with classic elements to appeal to customers with modern tastes and a nostalgic appreciation for the past. - **Lightweight Durable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new materials that are lightweight yet durable to create furniture that is both easy to move and built to last. - **Stackable Lounge Seating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing lounge seating options that are stackable for easy storage and versatility in various environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative materials and designs into furniture manufacturing processes to create unique and appealing products. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring furniture designs that blend elements of contemporary and classic styles to offer customers a wider range of choices for their interior spaces. - **Outdoor Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating outdoor furniture options that are both stylish and functional, enhancing outdoor living spaces with a touch of elegance and sophistication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Dynamic Outdoor Upholstered Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-collection.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-outdoor-lounge.md) - [Timeless Contemporary Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodo-sperlein.md) - [Architectural Dynamic Vintage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egoist-chaise.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Statement Steel Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poodle-armchair.md)