# Reimagined Stone Chairs Zaha Hadid Architects' Lapella Chair is a Updated Version of The 1963 CH07 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapella-chair References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/18/zaha-hadid-architects-hans-j-wegner-lapellapchair-furniture-design/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/) Danish designer Hans J Wegner created the [CH07](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lago-lounge-chair) lounge chair in 1963, and now [Zaha Hadid Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erosion-collection) introduces its Lapella Chair as a recreation of the original piece. The new iteration is constructed with stone and carbon fiber materials, featuring a winged-out silhouette with three legs as a foundation. The chair is specifically crafted from carbon fiber composites and palissandro stone, elevated from its original upholstered fabrication and laminated wood. Zaha Hadid wanted to create a piece that had a thin and light stone formation -- to do so, designers tapped engineering firm AKT-II as well as the [University of Westminister](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design) for support calculation. They calculated compression and tension through different parts of the Lapella chair to determine the thickness of the carbon fibers. The stone goes through a milling process using CNC machines and the fibers are incorporated through layers using a vacuum structural technique. To finish, the stone is polished and cleaned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stone Furniture:** Designers are exploring the use of stone in furniture, which could lead to the creation of new types of durable, eco-friendly furniture. - **Carbon Fiber Composites:** The use of carbon fiber composites in furniture design could lead to lightweight, yet durable furniture alternatives to traditional materials. - **Collaborative Furniture Design:** Collaboration between designers, engineers, and universities in furniture design can lead to innovative, cutting-edge creations like the Lapella Chair. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers could invest in researching and developing stone-based furniture to offer eco-friendly and durable options for customers. - **Material Science:** The use of carbon fiber composites in furniture design presents opportunities for material scientists to develop new, innovative materials for the furniture industry. - **Collaborative Design Firms:** Collaborative design firms that bring together designers, engineers, and universities can be at the forefront of furniture innovation and create cutting-edge designs like the Lapella Chair. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Vein-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-chair.md) - [Customizable Carbon Fiber Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mishima-lounge-chairs.md) - [Reimagined Zig-Zag Metal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zig-zag-chair-1.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Wooden Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair.md) - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md) - [Relaxed Simplistic Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gb-lounge.md) - [Cross-Legged Wide Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lap-chair.md) - [Enhanced Comfort Versatile Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-chair.md)