# Menswear-Inspired Furniture Ruffle-Topped Felt Chairs by Fredrik Farg By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menswear-inspired-furniture-fredrik-farg References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/02/19/recover-chairs-by-fredrik-farg/#more-3541) & [fredrikfarg](http://www.fredrikfarg.com/) Swedish designer Fredrik Farg created Re:cover felt-covered chairs after being inspired by heavy wool clothing of the past. He says he was motivated by classic menswear; however, the drawstring seat cushion trim, basket weaving and ruffled edges have a distinctively feminine feel. The felt Farg uses is a polyester material that creates the look of grey wool, but allows for structure and strength robust enough to act as stylish back rests. **Implications** - xx These stylish seats are really quite classy; they would be the perfect addition to luxurious lobbies in office buildings or hotels, or even in your own household. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Menswear-inspired Furniture:** Create furniture designs inspired by classic menswear, incorporating elements such as drawstring seat cushion trim and ruffled edges for a distinctively stylish look. - **Felt-covered Chairs:** Utilize polyester felt material to create furniture pieces that mimic the look of wool but offer enhanced structure and durability. - **Luxury Lobby Furniture:** Introduce elegant and classy felt-covered chairs in office buildings and hotels to enhance the luxurious ambiance and provide comfortable seating options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporate menswear-inspired designs into furniture manufacturing processes to cater to the demand for stylish and unique home decor. - **Interior Design:** Explore the use of felt-covered chairs as a way to bring a touch of luxury and sophistication to interior design projects, particularly in lobbies and high-end residential spaces. - **Hospitality:** Install felt-covered chairs in hotel lobbies and common areas to create a luxurious atmosphere that elevates the guest experience and adds a stylish touch to the overall decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stiffened Felt Furniture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia.md) - [Sustainable Felt Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-felt-furniture.md) - [Recycled Plastic Felt Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vale-collection.md) - [Fuzzy Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-modern-chair.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Sophisticated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection.md) - [Draped Fabric-Clad Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)