# Minimalist Rattan Seating Ivan Christianto's Fracture Bench is Natural Yet Industrial By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fracture-bench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/fracture-bench-by-ivan-christianto/) & [cehaideatorium.blogspot](http://www.cehaideatorium.blogspot.com/) The Fracture Bench, which looks like it could also be used as a [low table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection), is simple yet captivating. Envisioned by Indonesian designer Ivan Christianto, the Fracture Bench features [rattan wood on the seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicker-side-table) and sungaki wood for the legs; it's held tightly together with an aluminum pipe. This aluminum pipe detailing contrasts interestingly with the wood, giving it a more modern, industrial look. The fact that the aluminum isn't a traditional steel color is a nice detail that adds visual interest. The Fracture Bench does seem to draw on the Indonesian culture while simultaneously exploring a more worldly expression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating minimalist furniture designs that blend natural materials with modern aesthetics. - **Incorporating Traditional Culture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in infusing traditional cultural elements into contemporary furniture designs. - **Contrasting Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing furniture that combines diverse materials to create visually interesting contrasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry by creating minimalist seating that appeals to modern tastes. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by incorporating traditional cultural elements into contemporary furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry by using contrasting materials to create unique and eye-catching furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Cord-Wrapped Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bench.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md) - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Upcycled Teak Minimal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel.md) - [Sculptural Gravity Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md)