# Suitcase Sheet Metal Seats The 'Neo-Primitive Chair' by Sisan Lee Was Created with Rimowa By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoprimitive-chair References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/06/15/neo-primitive-chair-proves-nature-and-artifacts-can-coexist-in-harmony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neo-primitive-chair-proves-nature-and-artifacts-can-coexist-in-harmony) & [leesisan](https://leesisan.com/Neo-Primitive)  The 'Neo-Primitive Chair' has been designed by Sisan Lee in collaboration with [Rimowa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-and-vitra) as a seating solution that utilizes unexpected materials for impressive results. The chair is achieved with Rimowa's recognizable [grooved aluminum sheet metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection) used for its suitcases, which gives the seat a distinctly industrial appearance at first glance. The chair is paired with a series of aluminum branches for the frame and legs to give it a distinctly primitive profile, thanks to their rustic contrast against the metal sheets. The 'Neo-Primitive Chair' maintains a somewhat [skeletal appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1) that appears almost haphazardly constructed but is strong enough to support the weight of a sitter. The chair would act as a focal point in a space while still being fully functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial Chic:** Using unexpected materials, such as suitcase sheet metal, to create furniture with an industrial appearance. - **Rustic Contrast:** Combining modern materials, such as aluminum sheet metal, with natural elements to create a primitive profile in furniture design. - **Skeletal Structures:** Creating furniture with a minimalist, haphazard appearance that is functional and sturdy. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Utilizing unconventional materials to create unique and visually striking pieces of furniture. - **Luggage and Travel Accessories:** Exploring new ways to use recognizable materials, such as Rimowa's grooved aluminum sheet metal, to create products beyond their original intended use. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Incorporating industrial elements, such as aluminum branches and sheet metal, into interior design schemes to add a rustic and primitive feel to a space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md) - [Leather-Accented Industrial Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-chair-from-object-leuci.md) - [Zero-Waste Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-chair.md) - [Premium Mobile Storage Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-and-vitra.md) - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Sustainable Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair.md) - [Futuristic Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-chair-concept.md)