# Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs Nika Zupanc Designs the Knitty Chair with a Basket-Weave Look By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/04/28/nika-zupanc-knitty-chair-moooi-design-dreams-video/) & [moooi](https://www.moooi.com/uk/product/knitty-lounge-chair/)  Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc unveils her new Knitty Chair design that is captured in a new video production for Dezeen done by Design Dreams for [Moooi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair). It is inspired by the large mooring ropes that are seen on ships and the silhouette is an armchair with a [chunky design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-doughnut-chair) reminiscent of a [basket-weave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs). It looks like a knotted rope at first glance and the chair is upholstered in a knit fabric offered in 15 colors. Zupanc speaks about the chair in a video interview with Dezeen, noting that "It is really comfy, generous and of course hopefully also very iconic. It was inspired by these very big ropes with which very big ships are tied to the ports. It is trying to change the perspective on things, playing with the scale that we are used to see in our everyday lives." Image Credit: Moooi, Nika Zupanc ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chunky Knitted Furniture:** Designing furniture with chunky knit fabric creates a unique texture and is adaptable for multiple designs. - **Industrial-inspired Furniture:** Finding inspiration for furniture designs from industrial materials and settings can create innovative and memorable pieces. - **Scale-playing Furniture:** Using a different scale than the norm can create a unique and attention-grabbing design element for furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating chunky knitted fabrics, industrial design elements, and playing with scale can bring fresh innovation and unique features to furniture manufacturing. - **Fashion Industry:** The use of chunky knit textures in furniture design may create an opportunity for fashion designers to explore the application of this trend in fashion products. - **Interior Design:** Adopting industrial-inspired furniture and unique scales can create an opportunity for interior designers to explore unique and eye-catching design elements in their creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Air-Filled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one-chair.md) - [Cozy Oversized Cushion Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md) - [3D-Knitted Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting1.md) - [Tubular Organic-Formed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Ribbon-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qeeboo-ribbon-armchair.md) - [Wrinkled Plush Collaborative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-chair.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md)