# Iconic Metal Wire Chairs Jan Plechac's Icon 03 is Inspired by Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Seat By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-03 References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670066/an-icon-of-modernist-design-reinvented-in-metal-wire) & [janandhenry](http://www.janandhenry.com/) The Icon 03 chair pays tribute to Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue seat, which was designed way back in 1918. An interesting interpretation of the iconic industrial design creation, the use of metal wire beautifully maintains the original's [striking sculptural form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair). By creating a grid-like aesthetic, the Icon 03 chair almost appears to take on a digital form of the Red and Blue seat. Designed by young Czech designer Jan Plecháč, the Icon 03 chair is part of his thesis project at the [Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museums-freeforall) in Prague. Originally produced in wood, which was more readily available in that era, the Icon 03 chair boasts a new dimension of functionality. The [powder-coated wire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair) makes it suitable for the outdoors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Industrial Design Revival:** The use of iconic industrial designs as inspiration for modern creations presents an opportunity to revitalize timeless aesthetic. - **Metal Wire Furniture:** Incorporating metal wire as a prominent feature in furniture design offers a fresh take on minimalist aesthetics. - **Digital Aesthetic:** Exploring design styles that mimic digital forms offers a unique and modern approach to product design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Incorporating metal wire as a prominent feature in furniture design offers a fresh take on minimalist aesthetics. - **Interior Design:** Using iconic industrial designs as inspiration for modern interiors provides a way to create a timeless yet contemporary look. - **Outdoor Furniture:** The use of powder-coated metal wire makes it possible to create furniture that is durable and suitable for outdoor use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Zig-Zag Metal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zig-zag-chair-1.md) - [Bended Tubular Chair-Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Modernist Ski-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-chair.md) - [Enhanced Comfort Versatile Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-chair.md) - [Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danish-midcentury-modern.md) - [Refreshed Retro Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair.md) - [Minimal Geometric Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euclid-chair.md) - [Cuvaceous Lined Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rita-arm-chair.md)