# Modernized Mid-Century Seating The F500 Chair from Studio TK Has a Stylish Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f500-chair References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/studio-tk-f500-chair-by-geoffrey-harcourt/142206/) & [studiotk](https://www.studiotk.com/products/f500-series) The F500 Chair has been introduced by the North Carolina-based [Studio TK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph-chair-1) as a [seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-ergonomic-office-chair) that will allow sitters to position themselves cross-legged for optimal comfort and support. The chair was originally designed by Geoffrey Harcourt RDI in 1967 for the Artifort furniture brand based out of the Netherlands and maintains a [mid-century aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danish-midcentury-modern) that's inherently comfortable for daily use. The chair comes in three upholstery styles including tufted with buttons, fixed and fixed with welt to accommodate different style preferences. The F500 Chair can be customized through a number of color and style choices, and is being offered through an exclusive partnership with the aforementioned Artifort brand out of Schijndel, Netherlands. Image Credit: Studio TK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Mid-century Revival:** The popularity of mid-century style with modern twists allows for opportunities in reviving iconic designs for modern use. - **Customized Comfort:** The demand for customizable, comfortable seating solutions presents opportunities in personalized home and office furniture design. - **Cross-legged Seating:** The unique positioning of the F500 Chair allows for innovative designs in seating for optimal comfort and support. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The collaboration between Studio TK and Artifort presents opportunities for manufacturing companies to work together to create updated iterations of classic pieces. - **Interior Design:** The demand for customizable seating in modern mid-century style calls for opportunities in interior design, creating personalized spaces through unique furniture pieces. - **Home and Office Furnishings:** The need for versatile, comfortable seating solutions presents opportunities for home and office furnishing companies to create unique and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Padded Upright Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-chair.md) - [Sophisticated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Retro Modular Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-chair-1.md) - [Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kida-armchair.md) - [Ergonomic Transformative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-chair.md) - [Stylish Stackable Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-chair.md) - [Airy Ergonomic Studio Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elgato-embrace.md)