# Luxurious Flower-Petal Armchairs Moooi and Júlia Esqué Debuted the "Chair That Could Not Be Made" By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-05-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hortensia-armchair References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/04/26/hortensia-chair-moooi-andres-reisinger-julia-esque-design/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [moooi](https://www.moooi.com/eu/product/hortensia-armchair) Originally digitally drawn by Andrés Reisinger using a 3D design program, the Hortensia Armchair was labeled "the chair that could not be made." However, through a design partnership with Júlia Esqué and Dutch designer [Moooi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hana-chair), the unique Hortensia Armchair is now available in physical form. The chair's characteristic floral look–its central selling point–is achieved by attaching 30,000 laser-cut petals to the steel and sculpted foam frame. These petals are modeled after the Hortensia flower and have a soft, luxurious feeling to them. With its original look, the chair is a bold design statement that can act as a visual centerpiece and conversation starter. The Hortensia Armchair comes in two floral variants: light gray and dusty pink. Moooi also offers a non-floral variant that has over 300 fabric and color choices for full creative freedom. Image Credit: Dezeen, Mooi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Floral Furniture:** The popularity of luxurious, floral armchairs opens up an opportunity for designers to explore upscale floral design in other furniture items. - **Laser-cut Furniture Design:** The creation of the Hortensia Armchair shows potential for more furniture to be designed using laser-cutting techniques to create intricate and unique designs. - **Digitally-designed Furniture:** The collaboration between Andrés Reisinger and Moooi highlights a growing trend toward using digital design tools and software for more imaginative and ambitious furniture designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The Hortensia Armchair shows potential for disruptive innovation in the luxury furniture design industry through the use of laser-cut petals and unique designs. - **Home Decor:** The luxurious floral armchairs can disrupt the home decor industry, creating opportunities for designers to create and sell other unique statement pieces. - **Floral Design:** The intricate floral design of the armchair presents opportunities for growth and innovation in the floral design industry, possibly leading to a demand for custom floral decor in homes and businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Inspired Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hana-chair.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [Celestial Silkscreened Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-fair-xc-armchair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Pastel-Tonal Abstract Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowie.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-and-digital-techniques.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md)