# Mustache Seating The 'Ionic Bench' by Laurie Beckerman is Wooden and Fun By Annie Ho | Published 2010-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ionic-bench-by-laurie-beckerman References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/06/25/ionic-bench-by-laurie-beckerman/) & [lauriebeckerman](http://www.lauriebeckerman.com/) The 'Ionic Bench' by Laurie Beckerman is one comfortable seat and the best part is that it is shaped like a moustache. The chair itself is made out of [birch polywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair) and is cut using the impressive technology of [CNC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundlink-plus). The middle of the chair is carved into a [comfortable seating area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysa). Even from the pictures presented, you can tell that this chair has a very smooth surface and on top of that, the 'Ionic Bench' by Laurie Beckerman is covered in covered in highest quality of acrylic. Do you see yourself having one of these seats in your room? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Moustache-shaped Seating:** Designing furniture in shapes that are not traditional for seating arrangements can provide a unique and stylish experience for customers. - **CNC Wood Cutting Technology:** Incorporating CNC wood cutting technology can provide more accurate and efficient production methods for furniture manufacturers. - **Acrylic Finishing:** Using acrylic finishing can provide a durable and visually appealing option for furniture surfaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore designing unconventional styles of seating to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Woodworking:** Woodworking companies can incorporate CNC cutting technology into their production process for more accurate and precise designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can offer unique and eye-catching seating options to their clients using unconventional designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Nostalgic Bistro-Style Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-chair.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Insect-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mantis-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffo.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md)