# Brazil-Inspired Recliners The Ipanema Arm Chair is as Luxurious as the City Itself By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipanema-arm-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/26/each-one-that-sits-on-goes-ahhh/) & [eddas.br](http://eddas.com.br/) The Ipanema arm chair appears to be the perfect mixing of haute style and comfort. Sure, that is a lot to say of a chair, but come on, this thing is beautiful. Made out of [CNC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundlink-plus) machine cut wood, and hand-finished with a multi-laminated shell wood, the Ipanema arm chair will allow you be completely comfortable as you lounge on your Brazilian retreat. Destined to be a summertime favorite for sure, this is one [deck chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge) not to miss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **Brazilian-inspired Furniture:** There is an opportunity for designers and furniture manufacturers to create a whole line of Brazilian-inspired furniture that combines luxury and comfort. - **CNC Machine Cut Wood Furniture:** There is a trend towards using CNC machines to cut and shape wooden furniture, which can create unique and intricate designs that are not possible with traditional manufacturing methods. - **Multi-laminated Wood Furniture:** There is a growing trend towards using multi-laminated wood in furniture design, which can improve durability, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards Brazilian-inspired furniture by creating their own lines of luxury furniture that incorporates the unique elements of Brazilian design and culture. - **Woodworking:** Woodworking companies can invest in CNC machines to create more detailed and complex furniture designs for their customers, which can set them apart from their competitors. - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** The trend towards using multi-laminated wood in furniture design presents an opportunity for sustainable furniture designers to create products that are more durable and eco-friendly, while also offering unique design features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Beach Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-beach-chair.md) - [Comfort-Focused Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grapy-lounge-chair.md) - [Posture-Maintaining Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havana-lounge.md) - [Wooden Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair.md) - [Traditional Vibrant Outdoor Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/net-lounge.md) - [Contemporary Quick-Dry Patio Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-lounge-chair.md) - [Retro Outdoor High Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-armchair.md)