# Minimalistic Seating These Knudsen & Hidenes Lounge Chairs are Fit for Any Living Room By Yanis Rudzitis | Published 2011-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalistic-furniture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/13285/knudsen-hindenes-nord-for-vad.html) & [petterknudsen](http://www.petterknudsen.com/kh/Nord.html) These featured ;ounge chairs are designed by Norway-based design studio Knudsen & Hidenes. Made from traditionally treated pine and felt, the construction is quite simple – two wooden frames and a felt seat. Called Nord, these chairs by Knudsen & Hidenes represent [traditional Norwegian design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fogias-collection). These pieces will make a great addition to any high-quality decor at home or at the office. Further, as time goes by, these [minimalist pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller) will look even better thanks to the specially treated wood. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/13285/knudsen-hindenes-nord-for-vad.htmlclass=FourteenG), [petterknudsen](http://www.petterknudsen.com/kh/Nord.htmlclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalistic Design:** The trend towards minimalistic design in furniture opens up opportunities for innovative and simple seating solutions. - **Traditional Norwegian Design:** The embrace of traditional Norwegian design in furniture presents an opportunity for unique and culturally-inspired seating options. - **Sustainable Materials:** The focus on using sustainable materials like specially treated wood and felt in seating design creates opportunities for environmentally-friendly seating solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate minimalistic design and sustainable materials into their seating product offerings. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can showcase and promote seating options that embrace traditional Norwegian design and minimalistic aesthetics. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from offering seating options that feature minimalistic design and sustainable materials, appealing to environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Nordic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-chair-design.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Draped Fabric-Clad Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Sculptural Welcoming Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monolit-chair.md) - [Wooden Foundation Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lounge.md) - [Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bste-lounge-chair.md) - [Collaborative Drapey Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida-chair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md)