# Design-Celebrating Chairs This Limited-Edition Chair Celebrates Bauhaus' 100th Anniversary By Ell Smith | Published 2018-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-chair References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/design/bauhaus-edition-thonet-chair) & [en.thonet.de](http://en.thonet.de/starthtml.html) Chairs are often overlooked item in one's home but [Thonet's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/js-thonet) limited-edition chair, which was designed by [Studio Besau Marguerre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair), was created with the intention of turning some heads. Both minimalist and functional, these chairs aim to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the iconic German art school, [Bauhaus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-bold-armchair). The silhouette of this chair was originally made in 1927, however this slightly modernized version features simple updates that acknowledge the journey of design. The chair features a winding steel frame that's complemented by a soft leather finish. The open spaces of the chair aid in its simplistic aesthetic, while the two available colorways add a touch of variety that's sure to appeal to a multitude of users. Image Credit: Thonet ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bauhaus-inspired Furniture:** Create minimalist and functional furniture that pays homage to Bauhaus design principles, while incorporating modern updates. - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** Design and produce a small, exclusive line of chairs or other furniture pieces that appeal to collectors and design enthusiasts. - **Leather Furniture:** Incorporate leather finishes into furniture designs, adding a touch of sophistication and luxury to minimalist pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacture chairs and other furniture pieces that pay tribute to design movements, incorporating modern updates for contemporary appeal. - **Collectibles Market:** Target design enthusiasts and collectors with limited-edition furniture pieces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Luxury Goods Market:** Incorporate high-end finishes, such as leather, into furniture designs for a luxurious aesthetic that appeals to the luxury goods market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Refreshed Retro Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair.md) - [Minimal Curved Wooden Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1972-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Sophisticated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection.md) - [Modern Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-chair.md) - [High-End Headphones-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chair-design.md) - [Modern Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midcentury-chair-design.md)