# Artist-Inspired String Chairs This Two-Seater is Based on Leonardo da Vinci Sketches By Erica Francis | Published 2016-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leonardo-da-vinci-sketches References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/clara-schweers-saitens-steel-chair-08-12-2016/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/claraschweers) Designer Clara Schweers created an interconnected [two-seater steel chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair) called 'Saitens' for university and her inspiration for the furniture came from Leonardo da Vinci sketches. The most obvious inspiration from the famed Italian artist's work may be the strings that branch out through the chair like rays of sun. It's not a normal two-seater chair either -- the chair has a monochromatic minimalist appeal to it, similar to [straw lawn chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charu-chair); it looks like two opposing seats sitting side-by-side. The 'Saitens' is rather intimate in its positioning, likely something enjoyed by two close friends or family members. The piece would be better worked into homes as a design element and perhaps not so much as an actual piece of usable furniture. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/clara-schweers-saitens-steel-chair-08-12-2016/), [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/claraschweers) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 56% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interconnected Furniture:** The interconnected design of 'Saitens' chair presents opportunities for creating innovative furniture pieces that promote intimacy and connection between users. - **Artist-inspired Design:** Drawing inspiration from famous artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, opens up possibilities for creating artistic and visually striking furniture designs. - **Minimalist Appeal:** The monochromatic minimalist appeal of the 'Saitens' chair suggests opportunities for creating minimalist furniture pieces that blend simplicity with style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The 'Saitens' chair highlights potential for innovation within the furniture design industry, particularly in creating interconnected, artistic, and minimalist pieces. - **Interior Design:** The unique design of 'Saitens' chair presents opportunities for interior designers to incorporate artistic and intimate furniture elements into their projects. - **Art and Design:** Exploring famous artworks for inspiration, as demonstrated by the 'Saitens' chair, can lead to innovation within the art and design industry, creating visually striking and conceptually rich pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Vein-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-chair.md) - [Wooden Twin Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md) - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Padded Upright Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-chair.md) - [Bended Tubular Chair-Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept.md)