# Ribbed Flatpack Furniture The kerFchair by Boris Goldberg Employs a Different Bending Technique By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerfchair-by-boris-goldberg References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/kerfchair-by-boris-goldberg) The kerFchair by Boris Goldberg is a beautifully crafted [flatpack piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) that shows form need not always be trumped by function in certain situations. Although still incredibly practical, this seat is all about the details, which sets it apart from many other similar designs. First of all, the kerFchair by Boris Goldberg boasts a curvaceous silhouette complete with a subtly winged backrest that recalls classic high-back armchairs. As a person lets their gaze drop, they will notice the ribbed lumbar support that gives it a fun modern touch while allowing for a different technique to bend the material. Not to mention the use of wide teal legs. Made out of [CNC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundlink-plus)-machined birch wood, the kerFchair by Boris Goldberg is sophisticated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 77% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flatpack Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new bending techniques and creative designs for flatpack furniture. - **Subtle Design Details:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique and modern elements, such as ribbed lumbar support, into furniture design. - **CNC Machining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize CNC machining technology for precision and sophistication in furniture manufacturing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace flatpack furniture production methods and innovative designs. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Take advantage of subtle design details to create distinctive and modern furniture pieces. - **Woodworking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate CNC machining techniques to enhance precision and quality in wood furniture manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Single-Piece Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-chair-set.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Flat-Packed Wooden Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-stool-concept.md) - [Simple Assembly Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yugan.md) - [Geometric Flatpacked Wooden Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Bent Wooden Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pk15.md)