# Elegant Single-Mould Chairs These Chairs by Kartell are Made Out of a Single Polycarbonate Mould By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartell References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/uncles-and-aunts-philippe-starck-largest-single-mould-polycarbonate-collection-kartell-04-10-2014/) & [starck](http://www.starck.com/en/design/categories/furniture/chairs.html) Italian furniture company [Kartell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-lite-chair) is releasing this beautiful collection of chairs that are made out of a single piece of polycarbonate material. The collection of chairs, armchairs and sofas are designed by Philippe Starck. The 'Uncle Jack' sofa is probably the outstanding piece of the collection. Consisting of just a single piece of polycarbonate, this elegant hard sofa has a seating surface measure of 1.9 meters and weighs 30 kilograms. It is the largest [single-mould polycarbonate sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panton-chair) in the world. Then there's the 'Uncle Jim' armchair that features an elegant and comfortable high back, and 'Uncle Joe', a small armchair. Designer Philippe Strack says these Kartell chairs are "the technological, minimalistic versions of the armchairs and sofas used by my uncle and aunt smoking a pipe or knitting close to a fire in the evening, serenely.” Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/uncles-and-aunts-philippe-starck-largest-single-mould-polycarbonate-collection-kartell-04-10-2014/), [starck](http://www.starck.com/en/design/categories/furniture/chairs.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Single-mould Furniture:** There is an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore the use of single-mould technology in creating sleek and elegant furniture pieces. - **Minimalistic Designs:** Minimalistic designs are becoming more popular among consumers, creating an opening for furniture designers to create simple yet elegant pieces. - **Lightweight Materials:** The use of lightweight materials such as polycarbonate presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create lightweight and easily transportable furniture pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can take advantage of single-mould technology to create furniture pieces that are visually stunning and cost-effective to produce. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate minimalistic furniture designs as a way of creating visual interest in interior spaces. - **Product Design:** Product designers can explore the use of lightweight materials to create products that are easily transportable and durable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-lite-chair.md) - [Multipurpose Polycarbonate Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-fit-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Polyurethane Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arfinio-chair.md) - [Dynamic Outdoor Upholstered Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-collection.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Sculptural Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Single-Mold Bold Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-collection-1.md)