# Lace Furniture The Crochet Chair By TrendOffice | Published 2006-12-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-furniture-the-crochet-chair References: [trendoffice.blogspot](http://trendoffice.blogspot.com/2006/12/smart-deco-period-room-of-21st-century.html) Another addition to [the "LACE" trend](http://trendoffice.blogspot.com/2005/10/lace-trend-no-more-sewing-tord-boontje.html) in interior design is the new Crochet Chair that [Marcel Wanders](http://www.marcelwanders.com)showed for the first time at the [Smart Deco - A Period Room of the 21st Century](http://www.designmiami.com/dm06/exhi_barry.php) event, is really beautiful! A seat constructed from individual, hand-sewn crochet flowers stitched together, formed over a mould and stiffened with resin - it uses the same technique used for his famous [Crochet Table](http://trendoffice.blogspot.com/2005/10/another-addition-to-lace-trend.html), manufactured by [Moooi](http://www.moooi.nl/content/home/enter01.html). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lace Furniture:** The increasing trend of lace furniture offers opportunities for manufacturers to explore new materials, techniques and creative designs. - **Handmade Furniture:** The demand for unique handmade furniture is on the rise, opening up a market for artisans and small businesses to showcase their craftsmanship and skills. - **Sustainable Furniture:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials and sustainable production methods into furniture design can attract environmentally conscious consumers and provide a competitive edge. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage this trend to create customized and unique spaces for their clients, incorporating artistic pieces like the crochet chair. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of handmade and sustainable furniture to appeal to a growing segment of consumers who prioritize ethical and unique products. - **Craft Industry:** The increasing popularity of hand-sewn and crochet furniture presents a significant opportunity for the craft industry, allowing artisans to showcase their skills and connect with a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Intricately Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs.md) - [Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-and-digital-techniques.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-chair-1.md) - [Luxe Textured Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenmare.md) - [Digitally Backed Artisinal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlace-chair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md)