# Plaited Plaid Perches Frag Tartan Chairs Mimic the Look of Checkered Fabric with Woven Cords By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frag-tartan-chairs References: [architonic](http://www.architonic.com/pmsht/tartan-frag/1142382) & [francescorota](http://www.francescorota.com/) Even when they're slightly busy-looking, plaid patterns have a repetition and a regularity about them. These Frag Tartan Chairs are inspired by the Scottish clan woven cloths, yet they have been executed with a very different material, by a different technique and they produce an unfamiliar effect. Designer Francesco Rota assembled these [dining room chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection) from [tubular steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection), forming fine frames that were then plated with chrome. The surfaces with which the sitter comes in contact are constructed of [bound cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tradition) that give the seat and backrest strength, elasticity and visual intrigue. Leather lace was entwined back and forth in crisscrossing patterns for a very abstract rendition of plaid. The Frag Tartan Chairs trade uniformity for whimsicality between the skewed strands in brown, mauve and red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Abstract Plaid:** Explore the use of abstract renditions of plaid patterns in furniture design, incorporating unconventional materials and techniques. - **Woven Cord:** Embrace the trend of using bound cords as a construction material for furniture, offering both strength and visual intrigue. - **Chrome Plating:** Discover the innovative application of chrome plating on tubular steel frames in creating unique and stylish furniture pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in incorporating abstract plaid patterns and woven cords in the production of chairs and other furniture items. - **Textile Industry:** The use of unconventional materials like bound cords in furniture design opens up new avenues for collaboration and innovation between the furniture and textile industries. - **Metal Finishing:** The trend of chrome plating on tubular steel frames presents opportunities for companies in the metal finishing industry to offer unique and customized solutions for furniture designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Material Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartela.md) - [Padded Upright Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-chair.md) - [Intricately Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs.md) - [Geometrically Chromatic Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archibald-armchair.md) - [Industrial Leather-Padded Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strip-chair-by-henge.md) - [Color Palette-Exploring Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taptap-chair.md) - [Wrinkled Plush Collaborative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-chair.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair.md)