# Pressed Aluminum Furniture The Harry Thaler Pressed Chair is Super Flexible By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-thaler-pressed-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/pressed-chair-by-harry-thaler/) & [harrythaler.it](http://www.harrythaler.it/) The Harry Thaler Pressed Chair is perfect for the [minimalist individual](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bishop-chair). From the Tent London Tent Selects program, the chair is on its way to being a must-have furniture item in the near future. Thaler wanted to push the limits of minimalism with regards to material by creating something that was extremely [lightweight, strong and durable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-lite-chair). A fun and modern looking chair, this [aluminum piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture) is both light and sturdy. **Implications** - Lightweight materials are expanding within varying industries, as companies recognize that consumers are undeniably pleased by the use of strong, durable materials that aren't heavy. Companies creating products should take into account that consumers appreciate portability, light-weight materials, durability and minimalist style when considering what products to invest in vs. those that do not meet all criteria. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Materials:** The use of lightweight materials is expanding in various industries, creating opportunities for companies to innovate with strong, durable materials that are not heavy. - **Portability:** Consumers appreciate portability in products, creating opportunities for companies to design and market lightweight and easily transportable goods. - **Minimalist Style:** The popularity of minimalist style presents opportunities for companies to innovate furniture designs by creating modern, sleek and functional products. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The use of lightweight materials and minimalist style presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry, creating opportunities for companies to design functional and modern-looking products. - **Transportation:** The growing demand for lightweight and durable materials presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry, creating opportunities for companies to develop stronger, lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles. - **Packaging:** The growing preference for portability presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the packaging industry, creating opportunities for companies to design lightweight, durable and recyclable packaging that is easy to transport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md) - [Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuba-chair.md) - [Sustainable Metallic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuttgart-chair-20.md) - [Timeless Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture1.md) - [Zero-Waste Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-chair.md) - [Metallic Tubular Minimal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tone-chair.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Paper-Like Sleek Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu-collection.md) - [Bold Outdoor Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aline-outdoor-chair.md)