# Honeycomb Based Furniture Eiffel Tower Inspired 'Six' Chairs By Ayman | Published 2008-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeycomb-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/06/16/cylons-love-this-chair/) Designed by Ian Giles Mason, **Six** is a series of [architectural honeycomb-based seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-nouvel-11). Our friends at [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture) note that the chair, "pays homage to the striking aesthetic born from the functional design of industrial structures (think Eiffel tower) and light and space.” By 'honeycomb', I do not mean just honeycomb design, it is actually made using a very special real honeycomb composite. Oh, and if that is not cool enough, it features a *detachable* light that illuminates the honeycomb seat. Super funky! Coming in standard or metallic tints for the panels, the design features a wide array of color options for the frame. Six is designed by [Loughborough University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coinvenience-ticket-machine) industrial design and technology graduate Ian Mason, and was exhibited at the degree show Ideation, Loughborough University, from 13-16 June. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 8% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Architectural Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating furniture inspired by iconic architectural structures. - **Honeycomb Composite Materials:** Potential for disruptive innovation in using real honeycomb composites to create unique furniture designs. - **Detachable Lighting Features:** Disruption opportunity in incorporating detachable lights into furniture design, adding functionality and aesthetic appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore incorporating architectural design elements and honeycomb composites into their furniture products to stand out in the market. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage honeycomb-based furniture designs to create visually stunning spaces inspired by iconic architectural structures. - **Lighting Design:** Opportunity for lighting designers to collaborate with furniture manufacturers in creating innovative detachable lighting features for unique furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Geometric Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euclid-chair.md) - [Futuristic Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-chair-concept.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md) - [Intertwined Wooden Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-chair-1.md) - [Sophisticated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md)