# Rope-Wrapped Recliners The Loom Chair is Rendered Sittable Thanks to a Woven Cord By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loom-chair References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/furniture/loom-chair/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/lauracarwardine/LOOM-CHAIR) The basic structure of the Loom Chair is quite simply a frame of [wooden dowels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair). The seat and the backrest are merely suggested by the timber composition before the defining secondary material is incorporated. For each handmade model of the lounger, designer Laura Carwardine takes a single lengthy segment of rope and ties it to a back corner. She proceeds to [wind, loop and coil it around](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects) four different horizontal rods in a crisscrossing form, gradually entwining a springing stringed seat. Mimicking the cloth-making technique of an [old weaving apparatus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-collection) on an enlarged scale, the Loom Chair is rendered even sturdier by the cord and provides a comfortable place to sit with a bit of flexibility behind its charming crafty appearance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cord-wrapped Furniture:** The trend of incorporating cord into furniture frames to create a unique, crafty appearance and added sturdiness provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable, eco-friendly materials. - **Handmade Minimalism:** The trend of using simple structures as the base of furniture and adding handmade details elevates the piece and offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in customizable designs. - **Weaving Techniques in Furniture:** The trend of incorporating weaving techniques into furniture design offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in enhancing functionality and durability with unique materials. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating eco-friendly and sustainable materials in cord-wrapped, handmade designs. - **Craft and Decor Industry:** The craft and decor industry can benefit from the trend of incorporating weaving techniques into furniture by developing new, unique designs and offering customization options for consumers. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can benefit from the trend of incorporating cord and weaving techniques into furniture by exploring new materials and developing innovative ways to incorporate them into furniture design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loom-furniture-collection.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md) - [Climbing Rope-Crafted Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md)