# Sleek Auto-Inspired Armchairs Luft by Audi is Lightweight and Comfortable By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luft-by-audi References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/12/audi-leather-armchair.html) & [audi-mediaservices](https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/11/28/walter_de_silva_and.html) The Luft by [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle) is a sleek and modern armchair that has been inspired by the design principles that the company follows for its luxury vehicles. Tasked with the challenge to create a stylish comfortable chair, Walter de Silva, Head of [Volkswagen Group Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gaming-chair), took up arms in the Munich-based Audi Concept Design Studio to do so. According to Psfk, "The goal was to transform the traditionally hulking piece of furniture into a [sleek and lightweight modern version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one-chair) without sacrificing user comfort." The goal was certainly met with Luft by Audi. Named after the German word for 'air,' the armchair achieved such a featherweight feature through the use of materials like aluminum. Used similar to the structural frame of a car, it highlights the contour of the backrest connecting to the base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Armchair Designs:** Designing armchairs with sleek and modern aesthetics that are lightweight and comfortable. - **Automotive-inspired Furniture:** Creating furniture pieces inspired by the design principles of luxury vehicles. - **Material Innovation in Furniture:** Exploring the use of materials like aluminum to create lightweight and structurally innovative furniture designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate automotive-inspired design principles to create innovative and appealing products. - **Automotive Design:** Opportunity for automotive designers to expand their expertise into furniture design and explore new markets. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** Opportunity for materials manufacturers and technology suppliers to develop and provide innovative lightweight materials for the furniture industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-chair-1.md) - [Lightweight Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-lite-chair.md) - [High-End Headphones-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chair-design.md) - [Ergonomic Polyurethane Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arfinio-chair.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Driver Seat-Inspired Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-office-chair.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-chair-design.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md)