# Eco-Friendly Golden Chair Fredrik Mattson Design By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-12-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fredrik-mattson References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/001472.html) & [fredrikmattson.se](http://www.fredrikmattson.se/site.html) After receiving the honor of the Golden Chair award, designer Fredrik Mattson crafted this opulent chair coated in real gold. Luxurious chairs made of real wood waste upwards of 70% of the wood since artists and designers strive to use only blemish- and knot-free wood. Fredrik Mattson is leading the advocacy of utilizing varnished surfaces to hide any flaws in the wood. On the Golden Chair, Mattson used a 24 carat gold varnish. To help eliminate deforestation, using gold is a total green choice. The engraved little heart on the side makes it that much more charming! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** Designers are using eco-friendly materials and innovative techniques to create furniture that reduces waste and environmental impact. - **Creative Surface Treatments:** Artists and designers are exploring unique varnishes and finishes to enhance the appearance of furniture while concealing imperfections in the materials. - **Luxury Eco-friendly Products:** There is a growing market for high-end products that combine luxury and sustainability, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Companies in the furniture manufacturing industry can explore sustainable materials and innovative surface treatments to create eco-friendly and visually appealing products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate sustainable furniture with creative surface treatments into their projects, offering clients both luxury and environmental consciousness. - **Green Lifestyle Retail:** Green lifestyle retailers can cater to the demand for luxury eco-friendly products by curating a selection of high-end furniture that is both visually stunning and sustainable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Sophisticated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md)