# Lightweight Aluminum Chairs These Cartesian Metal Chairs Push Structural & Material Limits By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/cartesian-chair-made/) & [alexanderpurcellrodrigues](http://www.alexanderpurcellrodrigues.com/page3/index.html) In order to make this [simple metal chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair), designer Alexander Purcell Rodrigues consulted aluminum manufacturer Neal Feay in order to employ the most cutting edge fabrication techniques. The shape of the Cartesian Chairs was made with [CAD modeling software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepmind-ai-chair), pushing the limits of what can be done with materials and structure. The chair is crafted from [aircraft-grade aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture), but rather than being stark and impersonal, the chairs are full of personality and color. From a distance, the chairs look as though they've been milled from a solid block, but they are actually made from small stock aluminum, which is a key component in keeping waste levels as low as possible. The simplicity of the design also makes it possible to adapt its texture, coloring and materials to suit a range of aesthetics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cutting Edge Fabrication Techniques:** The use of advanced fabrication techniques in creating the lightweight aluminum chairs opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing industry. - **CAD Modeling Software:** The incorporation of CAD modeling software in designing the Cartesian metal chairs presents possibilities for disruptive innovation in the design and architecture industries. - **Sustainable Material Usage:** The utilization of small stock aluminum and low waste levels in the production of the chairs highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in sustainable material sourcing and manufacturing practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Manufacturing:** The use of cutting edge fabrication techniques in creating lightweight aluminum chairs presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing industry. - **Design:** The incorporation of CAD modeling software to design Cartesian metal chairs offers potential for disruptive innovation in the design and architecture industries. - **Sustainable Materials:** The emphasis on sustainable material usage in crafting the chairs highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable material sourcing and manufacturing practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Outdoor Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aline-outdoor-chair.md) - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Lightweight Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-lite-chair.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md) - [Metallic Tubular Minimal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tone-chair.md) - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md) - [Strong Geometric Steel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerothickness-chair.md) - [Suitcase Sheet Metal Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoprimitive-chair.md) - [Timeless Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture1.md)