# Human Hair Chairs 'Loveseats' by Loren Schwerd By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveseats-with-a-twist References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/4589/loveseats-by-loren-schwerd.html) & [lorenschwerd](http://www.lorenschwerd.com/) This strangely fascinating series of [installation works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs) by Loren Schwerd is inspired by a love seat Schwerd discovered in a dumpster. The 'Loveseats' collection looks to explore relationships, in both a metaphorical and paradoxical sense. The black heart has a certain romantic quality that symbolizes unity. Schwerd's works include video, [free standing sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes), art installations and wearable art. Much of her art utilizes human hair, wood and string. **Implications** - Schwerd says that all of her creations have a "slightly dark humor and a fascination with awkward beauty." The featured images show her [human hair chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs) in all of their hairy glory. One chair features a giant blonde braid, while another connects chairs to each other by way of tangled-up hair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metaphorical Art:** Artists can explore relationships in unconventional yet meaningful ways using metaphorical themes. - **Unconventional Materials:** Innovative artwork can be created using unexpected and unconventional materials, such as human hair. - **Dark Humor in Art:** Artists can use humor to add depth to their creations and spark deeper conversations on awkward beauty and other unconventional subjects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The use of unconventional materials and exploration of metaphorical themes can lead to innovative new art and design projects. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can use unconventional materials and shapes to create unique and lasting pieces of furniture that will stand out in the market. - **Fashion and Wearable Art:** Fashion designers can integrate unconventional materials and themes, such as human hair, into their designs to create innovative and thought-provoking wearable art pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Curved Line-Formed Functional Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heart-chair.md) - [Suspenseful Statement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md)