# 3D-Printed Lounge Chairs The 'Konvergence' Chair by Emmanuel Hugnot Has a Central Support Knot By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konvergence-chair References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/05/a-3d-printed-central-knot-is-the-hinge-that-keeps-the-components-of-this-wooden-lounge-chair-together/) & [ehugnot.free.fr](http://ehugnot.free.fr/index.html)  The 'Konvergence' chair has been designed by Emmanuel Hugnot as a modernized take on the classic lounge chair that offers a new silhouette for onlookers to admire. The chair is achieved with a centralized knot-like support section that has been achieved using a [3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verse-3d-printed-chair) and works to keep the various beams positioned just right for the upper and lower sections. The chair is paired with a total of eight [wooden slats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-chair-1) along with a fabric seat section in the upper portion. The 'Konvergence' chair takes a decidedly different approach to classic furniture design and was explained further by Hugnot who said, "In an ecological will, ‘Konvergence’ is intended for small series to compete with heavy industry in terms of resource consumption and price. Thanks to its shape the chair is [easy to disassemble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-chair) for better transport or storage.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **3d-printed Furniture:** The use of 3D printing technology in the design of furniture offers an opportunity for businesses to create unique and customizable pieces that are cost effective and eco-friendly. - **Modular Furniture Design:** Designing furniture with a centralized support section and interchangeable parts presents a chance for businesses to disrupt the traditional furniture industry, by creating items that can be easily customized, adapted, and transported. - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** The increasing focus on environmentally friendly design presents an opportunity for businesses to use sustainable materials and production methods to create furniture that aligns with consumer values and sustainability goals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can utilize 3D printing and modular design concepts to create unique and environmentally friendly products that cater to higher customer satisfaction. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Sustainable manufacturing equipment suppliers can take advantage of the growing demand for eco-friendly furniture to develop and market innovative production methods and materials. - **Interior Design:** The emerging trends in 3D-printed, modular, and eco-friendly furniture present interior designers with unique opportunities to create modern interior designs that meet the demands and values of their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-loop-lounge-chair.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [3D-Printed Concrete Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-none.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [3D-Knitted Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting1.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loom-furniture-collection.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Upcycled Net Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kelp-chair.md)