# Modern Lounge Seating The Monsieur Madame Design IKO Chair Adds Fun Sophistication By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsieur-madame-design-iko References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/11/27/iko-by-monsieurmadame-design/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [monsieurmadamedesign](http://www.monsieurmadamedesign.com/) I can’t think of a better way to both modernize your living space while also creating more dynamic seating options than with the Monsieur Madame Design IKO chairs. A [beanbag, stool hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platero), these loungers are unobtrusive additions that are sure to bring any existing decor into the 21st century. Designed for the furniture manufacturer [Steiner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinic-in-anif), the Monsieur Madame Design IKO is available in a few colorway options. if you’re looking to add a bit of color or simply an [interesting seating choice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnus-olesen), these loungers are perfect for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Versatile Lounge Seating:** The Monsieur Madame Design IKO chair combines different seating options to provide a versatile and dynamic seating experience. - **Modernizing Living Spaces:** The IKO chair helps to modernize living spaces by adding a contemporary and stylish seating option. - **Colorful Seating Choices:** The IKO chair offers various colorway options, allowing individuals to add a pop of color to their living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The IKO chair presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create innovative seating designs that blend functionality and style. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the IKO chair to bring a modern touch and added flexibility to their clients' living spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can capitalize on the demand for unique and dynamic seating options by offering the Monsieur Madame Design IKO chair as a stylish choice for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peaceful Geometric Hanging Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iko-hanging-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Relaxed Simplistic Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gb-lounge.md) - [Minimalist Comfort-Focused Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondo-chair.md) - [Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wigiwama.md)