# Sleek Spiral Seaters The Missix Armchair is a Modern Take on an Ancient Inspiration By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missix-armchair References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2012/04/09/lightweight-missix-armchair-inspired-by-ancient-spirals/) & [dimarziodesign](http://www.dimarziodesign.com/homepage.php) Inspired by an [ancient design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliseum-chair), the Missix Armchair pays tribute to the mysterious Minoan spirals from Santorini. Made from a molded plastic material, the contemporary chair is a designer's dream, fitting into a multitude of settings that include interior and exterior space. Whether livening up a bleak patio space or modernizing a traditional interior, these [lightweight, modular and space-saving seaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda) are a functional furniture choice for any chosen space. Available in white, hot pink, citrus and blue hues, these [vibrant and dynamic pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnus-olesen) are aesthetically pleasing and purposeful. Resembling the spiralled shapes of the letter g and the number six, the Missix Armchair created by Di Marzio Design studio is compact and comfortable, serving as a chic focal point for any contemporary interior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 60% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Seating:** The Missix Armchair showcases the trend of modular seating, offering flexible and customizable furniture options for modern interiors. - **Outdoor Living:** The sleek and durable design of the Missix Armchair taps into the trend of outdoor living, providing stylish seating for patios and exterior spaces. - **Ancient Inspiration:** The Missix Armchair draws on the trend of ancient inspiration in design, incorporating Minoan spiral motifs to add a touch of history to contemporary interiors. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The Missix Armchair presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture design industry, showcasing new possibilities for modular and aesthetically pleasing seating solutions. - **Interior Design:** The Missix Armchair offers industry professionals in interior design the chance to explore creative ways of incorporating ancient inspirations into modern spaces. - **Outdoor Furniture:** The sleek and durable design of the Missix Armchair opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the outdoor furniture industry, providing stylish and functional seating options for outdoor living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Seating Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kida-armchair.md) - [Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-sculpture-bench.md) - [Elegant Wooden Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miko-armchair.md) - [Swivelling Marbled Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landmark-project.md) - [Aluminum Stainless Steel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morph-chair.md) - [Cuvaceous Lined Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rita-arm-chair.md) - [Arched Circular Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-chair.md)