# One-Armed Seating Kate Pashinova's Hugo Chair Adopts a Scandinavian Style By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugo-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/hugo-chair-by-kate-pashinova/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Hugo-chair/1671764) I like the balance that is struck between functionality and quirkiness in the Hugo Chair. Although it sports a rather [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair), this [one-armed, dual-tone chair's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiment-chair) design definitely gives it some great depth and character. Designed by Kate Pashinova, a young Russian designer and former student of [British Higher School of Art and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwich-castle-restoration) in Moscow, the Hugo Chair boasts a traditional Scandinavian style with a contemporary twist. This twist lies in its asymmetrical aesthetic that starts with the one arm and ends with an irregular leg that is set on a diagonal angle. The painted parts also have a slanted bias that really makes the Hugo Chair seem off-balance. Of course, it is plenty sturdy as well as comfy. The arm is even great for hanging bags. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 14% | 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 - **One-armed Chairs:** Designing chairs with one arm creating an asymmetrical aesthetic and contemporary twist. - **Scandinavian Minimalism:** Incorporating traditional Scandinavian style in modern design with minimalistic approach. - **Functional Quirkiness:** Balancing functionality with quirkiness to create visually interesting and practical furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Creating innovative furniture with modern design and asymmetrical aesthetics for unique customer experiences. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating one-armed chairs into interior design to add a playful touch to spaces. - **Product Design:** Designing products with a balance between functionality and quirkiness to differentiate in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Sustainable Curved Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair.md) - [One-Legged Structural Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pere-chair.md) - [Intertwined Wooden Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-chair-1.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Table-Equipped Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-chair.md) - [Collaborative Drapey Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida-chair.md) - [Enveloping Nested Layer Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hug-armchair.md)