# Refined Futuristic Furniture Rondocubic Chair 01 by Ivan Venkov Reflects Unworldliness By Elsa Blaine | Published 2010-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivan-venkov References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/Gallery/Rondocubic-Chair-01/511085) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Venkov/Frame) The Rondocubic Chair 01 by industrial designer Ivan Venkov is without question a stunning piece of [futuristic furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarisgo). The ultra modern throne oozes masculinity in black leather, [sleek stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair), glass and gleaming chrome. Concealed racks slide out to reveal crystal shot glasses and spirit decanters. From all angles, Ivan Venkov's Rondocubic Chair 01 is a work of modern art; the arched steel back, the [curled chrome pedestal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection), curved arms and legs and polished metal buttons glistening against the black leather back and arm rests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 22% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Furniture Design:** Innovation opportunities include incorporating smart technology features like built-in remote controls, electrochromic glass and voice-activated lights to enhance user experience. - **Luxury Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include using sustainable materials to create luxury furniture and home decor to cater to the growing eco-conscious consumer market. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Innovation opportunities include designing furniture with hidden storage compartments to help maximize space in small homes and apartments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include utilizing virtual and augmented reality to provide customers with an immersive experience to visualize furniture in their homes before purchasing. - **Luxury Furniture Retail:** Innovation opportunities include implementing a subscription-based model to offer high-end furniture rental services targeting consumers who desire luxury furniture without the long-term commitment of ownership. - **Sustainable Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating renewable energy sources and using recycled materials to reduce the environmental impact of furniture production while appealing to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Leather-Accented Industrial Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-chair-from-object-leuci.md) - [Futuristic Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-chair-concept.md) - [Dynamic Futuristic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarisgo-chair.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk.md) - [Otherworldly-Inspired Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmos-chair.md) - [Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cube-chair.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md)