# Kimono-Inspired Armchairs The Kimono Armchair Subtly Reference the Silk Garment By Joey Haar | Published 2017-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-armchair References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/projects/67515/An-Armchair-that-Pays-Subtle-Homage-to-the-Kimono) & [pablocarballal](http://www.pablocarballal.com/butaca-kimono/) Kimonos are immediate signifiers of luxuriant relaxation, and designer Pablo Carballal hopes to pass that feeling on in furniture form with his [Kimono](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamato-lab) Armchair. In both form and outline, the [lounge seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge-by-layer) pays tribute to the traditional Japanese garment subtly — "halfway between immediate evidence and excessive distance," according to Carballal. Part of the reference to kimonos comes from the [flowing form of the wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/press-armchair) that makes up the chair. The arms gently rise and curve over the outer edge of the chair in the same way that a kimono's fabric covers the body while also flowing outward at the lapels and around the ankles. Further, from a bird's eye view, the chair has the outline of a person wearing a kimono. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Luxury Relaxation:** The trend of incorporating luxurious and relaxing elements into furniture design creates opportunities for innovative and comfortable seating solutions. - **Cultural References:** The trend of subtly referencing cultural elements in design opens up avenues for creating unique and visually appealing products. - **Fluid Form:** The trend of incorporating fluid and flowing shapes into furniture design presents opportunities for creating visually captivating and elegant seating options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating elements of luxury, cultural references, and fluid forms to create innovative and visually appealing seating options. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of kimonos-inspired armchairs to create unique and visually striking spaces that incorporate cultural references and luxury relaxation. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can embrace the trend of incorporating kimono-inspired armchairs to introduce a touch of elegance and cultural richness in interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Drapey Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida-chair.md) - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Sustainable Curved Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair.md) - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Elegant Wooden Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miko-armchair.md) - [Sartorially Inspired Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narinari-chair.md) - [Distinctive Craftsmanship Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koyori-wooden-chairs.md) - [Customizable Carbon Fiber Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mishima-lounge-chairs.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md)