# Scrap Metal Chairs The Faltsessel Lounge Chair is Extremely Cutting Edge By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faltsessel-lounge-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/29/a-single-sheet-seat/) You would think sitting on cold steel might not be that accommodating, but the Faltsessel [lounge chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrinx-lounge-chair) looks to be surprisingly relaxing. At first glance, you might swear that this seat is made of a manipulated cardboard box, but this baby is 100% genuine [aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu-collection)--the same stuff that goes into making those great little league bats. Von Arne Amtsfeld designed the Faltsessel Lounge Chair for not just its smart look, but also its clever functionality. When you're all done resting your behind, [fold it up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) to the thickness of about a few sheets of paper and store it away for another time. Those Germans sure are crafty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Foldable Furniture:** The Faltsessel Lounge Chair demonstrates the trend of foldable furniture, offering convenience and space-saving opportunities. - **Material Manipulation:** The use of aluminum in the design of the Faltsessel Lounge Chair showcases the trend of manipulating materials for innovative furniture designs. - **Smart Functionality:** The clever functionality of the Faltsessel Lounge Chair highlights the trend of incorporating intelligent features into furniture for enhanced user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The trend of foldable furniture presents an opportunity for the furniture manufacturing industry to create versatile and space-saving designs. - **Materials Engineering:** The trend of material manipulation in furniture design opens up opportunities for the materials engineering industry to explore innovative techniques and materials. - **Smart Home Technology:** The inclusion of smart functionality in furniture offers opportunities for the smart home technology industry to integrate furniture with connected devices and enhance home automation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Industrial Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekron-folding-chair.md) - [Sustainable Metallic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuttgart-chair-20.md) - [Suitcase Sheet Metal Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoprimitive-chair.md) - [Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuba-chair.md) - [Zero-Waste Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-chair.md) - [Perforated Steel Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md)