I’ve always been slightly dubious of anything that looks as though it won’t support—for good reason, I would think—and so the Nendo-Maruni Cord Chair did not sit well with me when I first took it in. Very flimsy looking, I feel that if I were to actually use it as a chair, I would crush it.
Yet, as one of the images demonstrates, the Nendo-Maruni Cord chair is clearly up to the task of holding my weight. Steel-enforced and a maple exterior, it is definitely sturdier than it appears. Inspired by the electrical cord, the metal and maple combination mimics the idea of encasement.
Visit Designboom.com for more information and images of the Nendo-Maruni Cord Chair.
What's Driving This Trend
- Flimsy-looking Seating
- Opportunity for innovations in furniture design to make non-traditional materials stronger and more durable.
- Inspired by Electrical Cords
- Opportunity for electric and wiring industries to collaborate with furniture designers to create hybrid products.
- Hidden Strength
- Opportunity for marketing and branding industries to emphasize the value of products that may look fragile but are actually very strong.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Design
- Innovative designs could be created around non-traditional materials that can be made stronger for chairs, couches, and other furniture.
- Electric and Wiring Industries
- Collaborations between these industries and furniture designers could lead to hybrid products that merge electrical functionality with furniture design.
- Marketing and Branding
- Opportunities for these industries to highlight the value of hidden strength in products and the benefits of using non-traditional materials.
