# Luxe Collapsible Seating The Tanner Goods Nokori Folding Chair is Inspired by Mid-Century Design By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokori-folding-chair References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/tanner-goods-nokori-chair/) & [tannergoods](http://www.tannergoods.com/collections/lifestyle/products/nokori-folding-chair) There are practical pieces of furniture and then there are stylish pieces of practical furniture such as the Nokori Folding Chair. It takes the [classic collapsible seating model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-folding-chair) and turns it into a luxe item that anyone would be proud to open up in front of a large party of guests. In fact, people might have them on display already. At $500 a pop, who wouldn't want to use the Nokori Folding Chair on a daily basis. Designed by Tanner Goods, the Nokori Folding Chair is inspired by [mid-century design aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster2). Made out of fine mahogany wood and heavy 13-ounce English bridle leather, the frames are routed, sanded and finished by hand in Portland, Oregon, by one of the studio's own craftspeople, Eddie Miranda. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Collapsible Furniture:** Opportunities for design firms to create high-end collapsible furniture pieces and accessories for everyday use - **Handcrafted Seating:** The potential for furniture makers to incorporate handcrafted elements in creating collapsible seating - **Sustainable Seating Solutions:** A growing demand for eco-friendly collapsible furniture, which presents an opportunity for environmentally-conscious furniture makers ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Innovation in the furniture industry to create seating solutions that are practical, stylish, and collapsible - **Fashion:** Fashion industry experts have a chance to develop collapsible accessories that can be incorporated in fashion items - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality businesses could upgrade their facilities with collapsible seating options that are luxurious, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekron-folding-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Thoughtful Reclaimed Material Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Compact Foldable Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-lander.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Solid Wooden Stackable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naku.md) - [Understated Dynamic High Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-and-fold.md)