# Illusionary Floating Chairs The Fade-Out Chair by Nendo Plays Tricks on Our Eyes By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fade-out-chair-by-nendo References: [nook-sucasa](http://www.nook-sucasa.com/2009/10/fade-out-chair-by-nendo.html) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/) The Fade-Out chair by [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-medallion-30) is an acrylic chair that is painted with a wood grain. Its legs fade from walnut to clear so that when it is placed against any backdrop, it appears to be [floating above the ground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench). Japanese design firm, Nendo, created this re-imagined ghost chair as a way to, “reconstitute the everyday by collecting and reshaping.” The trompe d’oeil Fade-Out chair by Nendo will be on display as part of a new exhibition entitled, ‘Ghost Stories, New Designs from Nendo’ this fall at New York’s [Museum of Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artillery-sheds). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 47% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Acrylic Furniture:** The trend of using acrylic material in furniture design allows for creative and visually striking pieces like the Fade-Out chair by Nendo. - **Illusionary Design:** Illusionary design concepts, like the Fade-Out chair, present opportunities to challenge perceptions and create unique experiences for consumers. - **Reimagined Everyday Objects:** Nendo's approach to reconstituting everyday objects, as seen in the Fade-Out chair, opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore the use of acrylic materials and illusionary designs to create innovative and captivating pieces for consumers. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating illusionary design elements, such as the Fade-Out chair, into interior spaces can create visually stunning and impactful environments. - **Art and Exhibitions:** Art institutions and exhibition spaces can embrace reimagined everyday objects like the Fade-Out chair to challenge traditional perceptions and engage visitors in unique ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-chair.md) - [Illusory Disconnected Component Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-armchair.md) - [Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair.md) - [Gravity-Defying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-isolounge-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Floating Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection-2.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chairs.md) - [Shimmering Cantilevered Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-shadow-chair.md) - [Colour Shift Clear Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md)