# Space Furniture Metallics at Milan Design Week By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-04-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-design-week-2008-peek-at-metallic-colors-on-furniture References: [arikbensimhon](http://www.arikbensimhon.com/) Design Week Milan 2008 is just around the corner; this sneak peek reveals that metallic colors are going to be just as popular for furniture as it has been for clothing. Although they look like it, these chairs aren't inflatable, but they still look fantastic. Designer [Arik Ben Simhon](http://www.arikbensimhon.com) used full cushioned upholstery on they, but the chairs will be just a tiny portion of the dazzle in Milan. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for inventive and imaginative products that perform everyday tasks. Rather than purchasing a basic, unoriginal item, audiences are spending more time searching for distinctive products that stand out from other products of a similar nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metallic Furniture:** As metallic colors become popular in furniture, there are opportunities to create innovative designs that incorporate new materials and finishes. - **Distinctive Products:** As consumers increasingly seek distinctive products, there are opportunities for businesses to differentiate themselves through unique design and customization options. - **Inventive Materials:** As designers tap into the popularity of metallic finishes, there are opportunities to experiment with new materials and manufacturing techniques that can create more durable, sustainable products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can innovate by incorporating metallic finishes and experimenting with new, sustainable materials. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can offer distinctive products that incorporate metallic finishes and unique design elements. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can draw inspiration from the popularity of metallic finishes in furniture and incorporate them into clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playfully Bright Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-gonna-be-alright.md) - [Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arper.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Cutting-Edge Design Programming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-programming.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-judin.md) - [Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-salotto-milanese.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Expanding Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-casa1.md) - [Wooden Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair.md)