# Cursive Contoured Seating Iris Chair by Emanuele Cecini Relies on Curved Planes to Provide Support By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-chair-by-emanuele-cecini References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Iris/1803316) The Iris Chair by Emanuele Cecini is an enchanting exploration of the formal truth of a chair. Its smooth shape seems to have been constructed from a [seamless ribbon of hard plastic material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini), prioritizing the surfaces with which a sitter might come in contact. The sides are left open to reveal a gaping void as the core of the piece, speaking to the strength of the [smooth shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tulip-chair) that defines a gorgeous abstract profile. A subtle inward curve in the seat and a slight outward one in the backrest cater to the comfort of the user while a dramatic arc down the spine of the chair expresses the furnishing as an elegant sculpture. A pristine white finish on the outside is accented with a vividly colored interior to make this piece pop, wherever it sits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Cursive Contoured Seating:** The trend of cursive contoured seating focuses on using curved planes to provide ergonomic support. - **Form-focused Furniture Design:** Form-focused furniture design is a trend that emphasizes the visual appeal and artistic expression of furniture pieces. - **Bold Color Accents:** Bold color accents is a trend that adds vibrant interior finishes to furniture to create visually striking pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can embrace cursive contoured seating designs to create ergonomically enhanced and visually appealing furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize form-focused furniture designs to create unique and artistic spaces that stand out. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can incorporate bold color accents into their product offerings to attract customers looking for visually striking furniture options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amia.md) - [Timeless Contemporary Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodo-sperlein.md) - [Modern Seating Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-chair.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Arched Circular Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-chair.md) - [Curved Line-Formed Functional Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heart-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Butterfly-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-chair.md) - [Organic Form Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undia.md) - [Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moon-chair.md)