The modern chairs engineered by Swedish firm Johanson Design take inspiration from sleek trousers and the history of fashion. The seats, known as the Frankie, offer a sleek wire structure coupled with supple and plushed cushioning that adds a contemporary flare to any space.
The Frankie seats are aesthetically structure to replicate the look of a pair of trouser suspenders. The seats are made from a series of four metallic legs and a wired Y-shape that runs across the back seat. The design mimics the style of a pant brace that runs across the back of the wearer. This gives the furniture pieces a humanistic quality while simultaneously adding an element of life to the design. The seats are then covered in sleek and bold cushion colors including yellow, oxblood and white.
Photo Credits: designboom, johansondesign
What's Driving This Trend
- Trouser-inspired Seating
- Opportunity for furniture companies to explore innovative designs that mimic clothing to create unique and stylish seating options.
- Contemporary Flare
- Opportunity for interior design industry to incorporate sleek and bold cushion colors in furniture to create a modern and trendy aesthetic.
- Humanistic Design
- Opportunity for designers to create furniture pieces that mimic human elements, adding an element of life and personality to the design.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture
- Opportunity for furniture companies to innovate and create seating options that are inspired by fashion trends.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate modern and trendy seating options into their designs with sleek and bold cushion colors.
- Design
- Opportunity for designers to explore unique and humanistic approaches in furniture design by mimicking clothing styles and incorporating human elements.
