# Updated Midcentury Furniture Designs Modernica x Reigning Champ Fiberglass Shell Chairs are Sleek By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiberglass-shell-chairs References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/modernica-x-reigning-champ-fiberglass-shell-chairs/191752/) & [shop.reigningchamp](https://shop.reigningchamp.com/collections/modernica)  The [Modernica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernica) x [Reigning Champ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-x-ghbass) fiberglass shell chairs have been created in collaboration between the Los Angeles-based design brand and the Canada-based sportswear brand as an updated take on some classics. The furniture pieces include the Side Shell Chair and the Arm Shell Rocker, which are both observed in a stark black finish that calls to mind Reigning Champ's signature monochromatic basketball. The chairs are each handcrafted at the Modernica LA factory and are lined with 100% full-grain aniline leather to further drive home the sleek nature of the pieces. Powder-coated metal hardware is observed to match the demure form of the upper seat section. The Modernica x Reigning Champ fiberglass shell chairs are limited-edition designs with just 15 of the Arm Shell Rocker and eight of the Side Shell Chair up for grabs. Image Credit: Reigning Champ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 15% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Furniture Design:** Design brands and sportswear brands can explore new possibilities in style and functionality through collaboration - **Handcrafted High-end Furniture:** The demand for high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces may provide an opportunity for handcrafted furniture makers to cater to a niche market - **Limited-edition Furniture Design:** Creating limited-edition designs can appeal to the exclusivity-seeking consumer and encourage purchase based on rarity ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can explore new design partnerships and emphasize the quality of their craftsmanship - **Sportswear Manufacturing:** Sportswear companies can enhance brand reputation by diversifying into furniture design and appealing to the consumer interested in fashion and home decor - **Luxury Retail:** Limited-edition designs can create a sense of urgency and exclusivity, encouraging purchases among high-end consumers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stackable Blue-Tonal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernica.md) - [Chromatic Chair Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-two-alike.md) - [Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs.md) - [Psychedelic Flower Print Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-flower-print-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ec127.md) - [Refreshed Mid-Century Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-furniture.md) - [Reinterpreted Classic Shell Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/press-chair.md) - [Customizable Carbon Fiber Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mishima-lounge-chairs.md) - [Kinetic Shell Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph.md)