# Sleek Strip Seaters The Lounge Chair Onda by Diego Granese Features a Paper-Thin Design By Summer Luu | Published 2011-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-chair-onda References: [designrulz](http://www.designrulz.com/product-design/chair-product-design/2011/02/15746/) & [minimalissimo](http://minimalissimo.com/2010/02/onda/) The Lounge Chair Onda by Spanish designer Diego Granese incorporates a truly intricate design into a sleek, minimalist seater. This paper-thin furniture piece will fit seamlessly into anyone's home decor, consisting of a [single piece of stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair), covered with leather. The Lounge Chair Onda looks as though it's floating in air, [reclining back under your weight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidhugh-aiora) as you lie back and relax. **Implications** - With the cost of living increasing astronomically annually, the cost of real estate has also seen a rise. Higher-priced abodes mean that many people are finding they can afford less space. Smaller abodes mean that people are looking to purchase [smaller furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-collection), more generally. Companies that can create smaller products that still have aesthetic appeal can benefit from the economic downturn; bigger is no longer necessarily better in the eyes of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Paper-thin Furniture:** Creating minimalist furniture designs using single pieces of material can provide aesthetic appeal - **Smaller Furniture:** Creating smaller products that still have aesthetic appeal can benefit from the economic downturn - **Minimalist Design:** Companies that create sleek and simple designs can appeal to consumers who value space-saving solutions ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can benefit from creating smaller, aesthetically pleasing products to cater to consumers in smaller living spaces - **Real Estate:** As the cost of living increases, the real estate industry can benefit from promoting space-saving solutions and smaller living spaces - **Interior Design:** With the trend towards smaller living spaces, the interior design industry can focus on creating minimalist and functional designs for clients ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Sculpted Rock-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oksys-chaise-lounge.md) - [Industrial Leather-Padded Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strip-chair-by-henge.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chairs.md)