# Volcanic Foam Chair Ian Blasco Creates a Metamorphosis from Polypropylene By Rachel | Published 2009-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ian-blasco-metamorphosis-chair References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/24971/) & [nosmarties](http://nosmarties.com/2009/metamorphosis-chair-fakes-you-out-rocks-your-socks/) Artist Ian Blasco has created a foam chair that looks heavy--as if it were carved out of volcanic rock. The Metamorphosis Chair by Ian Blasco is a polypropylene foam chair that is jagged and rock-like on the bottom, and flat like a chair on the top. The design is so interesting because it looks like a rock but is instead super-light. Check out the interesting Metamorphosis design by Ian Blasco above that makes a foam chair look like rock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foam to Rock Trends:** Exploring the use of polypropylene foam to create rock-like designs for furniture and decor can lead to unique product offerings. - **Lightweight Furniture Trends:** Innovating furniture designs that resemble solid heavy materials but are instead super-light can revolutionize the furniture industry for both commercial and residential sectors. - **Jagged Design Trends:** Designing furniture that incorporates jagged and asymmetrical shapes can add an interesting touch to home interiors and commercial spaces alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Industry:** Using lightweight materials and experimenting with unique designs can lead to innovative product offerings and greater market differentiation. - **Interior Design Industry:** Incorporating furniture with unique designs such as the Metamorphosis Chair into interior design projects can provide a creative and interesting focal point for room designs. - **Decor Industry:** Creating home decor items that resemble natural elements such as rocks and boulders using unconventional materials can lead to one-of-a-kind products that appeal to consumers seeking unique design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foam-Made Angular Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-pressure.md) - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Aluminum Stainless Steel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morph-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we.md) - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md) - [Sheep Fleece Fiberglass-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welsh-mountain-hembury-chair.md) - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-chair.md) - [Hand Carved Cork Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dol-furniture.md)