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# Collapsing Accordion Chair
Flexiblelove Furniture Seats 16 People or Just 1

By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-02-22 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexiblelove-16-folding-chair
References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2007/02/21/slinky-chair-is-called-flexiblelove-16-seats-16-costs-an-arm/) & [myvirtualzone](http://www.myvirtualzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=14163)

The FlexibleLove 16 [Folding Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) is made completely from [used paper and wood products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini), and has been formed using pre-existing modern methods in order to decrease their overall impact on the environment. Its name was derived from the idea of a ‘flexible love-seat’ - seating that could hold from one to as many as sixteen individuals; with a simple pull at each end, you can immediately change its length and shape. Its honeycomb structure creates an [accordion-like effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-and-fold) that lets each piece to be collapsed and extended with ease. It weighs 25 lbs and can supports weights of up to 1920kgs(4224 LB). Its price is $800, and is currently out of stock until march.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## 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

- **Flexible Furniture:** Creating furniture that can easily adapt to different seating arrangements and accommodate varying numbers of people.
- **Sustainable Materials:** Developing products made from recycled materials to reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy.
- **Modular Design:** Designing furniture with a modular structure that can be easily collapsed, extended, and reconfigured for flexibility and convenience.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to incorporate flexible designs and sustainable materials into the production of furniture.
- **Interior Design:** Exploring innovative ways to maximize space and create adaptable seating options in various interior settings.
- **Sustainability:** Promoting the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly designs in the furniture industry to reduce carbon footprint.

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