# Playfully Modular Chair Designs Inspired by Ettore Sottsass, Kaoi Studio Releases the Ebba Chair By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-chair-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/10/kaoi-modular-ebba-chair-memphis-group-design/) & [kaoistudio](https://www.kaoistudio.com) In collaboration with [THINKK studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair), Thai studio Kaoi releases a playful and [colorful modular chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stedelijk-chair) design. Both firms are based in Bangkok and worked on a collection of "deckchair-style seats that can be brought to life with four variations of armrests." For the silhouettes, THINKK and Kaoi drew reference from the "geometric lines that defined the 1980s Memphis movement" which was pioneered by the celebrated Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass. The aesthetics of the modular chair designs can be mixed and matched to satisfy personal stylistic preferences and all of the expressions exude a whimsical character that will certainly accent any room in a cheery manner. The armrests are of particular focus here as they boast shapes of "squiggles, zigzags, and arcs." Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Furniture Designs:** Opportunity for innovative furniture designs that allow for customization and personalization. - **Playful Home Decor:** Disruptive potential to create cheerful and whimsical home decor products. - **Memphis Movement Revival:** Reviving the aesthetics of the 1980s Memphis movement for contemporary furniture design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore modular and customizable designs. - **Home Decor:** Potential to disrupt the home decor industry with playful and customizable products. - **Interior Design:** Innovative designs that reference the Memphis movement can influence interior design trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Retro Modular Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-chair-1.md) - [Modular Seating Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair.md) - [Contemporary Nordic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-chair-design.md) - [Post-Modern Experimental Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiment-chair.md) - [Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wigiwama.md) - [Modular Chromatic Child Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidzilla-chair.md) - [Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kida-armchair.md) - [Sculptural Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amia.md)