# Designer DIY Furniture The Max Lamb 'Third' Empowers Consumers to be Creators By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-lamb References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/01/10/third-by-max-lamb-for-ey/) & [maxlamb.org](http://maxlamb.org/) Max Lamb has taken an interesting approach with his new chair for Tokyo-based furniture brand E&Y. Max Lamb's 'Third' is a [simple self-assembled wooden seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) intended "to encourage people to re-discover their ability for building furniture and regain the confidence to work with tools." The simple design of 'Third' means that almost anyone with the right tools can build their own chair. Check out the Max Lamb [DIY design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-chair) for yourself. If you build it, they will sit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Designer DIY Furniture:** The trend of designer DIY furniture empowers consumers to become creators by providing them with the tools and skills to build their own unique pieces. - **Re-discovering DIY Skills:** The trend of re-discovering DIY skills in furniture-building allows individuals to regain confidence in their ability to work with tools and create functional and personalized pieces. - **Self-assembly Furniture:** The trend of self-assembly furniture gives consumers the opportunity to participate in the creation process, adding a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction to the ownership experience. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the designer DIY furniture trend by offering customizable kits and tools, allowing consumers to create their own unique pieces. - **Home Improvement Retail:** The home improvement retail industry can tap into the re-discovering DIY skills trend by offering workshops, classes, and tool rentals that cater to individuals interested in building their own furniture. - **Online DIY Platforms:** Online DIY platforms have the opportunity to leverage the self-assembly furniture trend by providing comprehensive guides, tutorials, and resources for consumers looking to build their own furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simple Assembly Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yugan.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abigail-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/able-chair.md) - [Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nstel-the-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Modular Tool-Free Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xylo-living-modular-furniture-system.md)