# Tube-Riddled Seating The Nouveau Lounge by Kate McCreary is Inspired by the Art Nouveau Era By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouveau-lounge References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/05/15/the-nouveau-lounge-by-kate-mccreary/) & [katemccreary](http://www.katemccreary.com/) Although the [Nouveau Lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-12) is inspired by the Art Nouveau period that was prevalent between 1890 and 1905, it also has an arts-and-crafts aesthetic to it that has very much to do with the [tubelike materials used](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair). Playful yet sophisticated, this is definitely a singular seating design. Considering that the Nouveau Lounge is made out of a comfortable foam that has been upholstered in Italian gray wool with a neon green, [handmade steel frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poodle-armchair), it's no surprise that it is one stylish chair. Created by American designer Kate McCreary, the Nouveau Lounge was unveiled during this year’s Model Citizens NYC 2011 Exhibition. Encapsulating the Art Nouveau’s essence of movement and luxury, it is an eye-catching piece of furniture, which surely made it one of the standout designs during the exhibit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art Nouveau Fusion:** Combining the elegance of Art Nouveau with other styles and materials is an emerging trend in furniture design. - **Playful Sophistication:** Consumers are gravitating towards designs that balance whimsy and refinement, creating opportunities for designers to experiment with unconventional shapes and colors. - **Tubular Aesthetics:** Tubular shapes and materials are becoming increasingly popular in furniture design as they offer a unique combination of flexibility and strength. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Innovative designers in the furniture industry have an opportunity to explore unconventional materials and shapes that blend different design aesthetics. - **Interior Design:** The fusion of Art Nouveau with modern designs and materials creates new possibilities for interior designers to create visually stunning and distinctive spaces for clients. - **Materials Science:** Researchers in the materials science industry can explore the unique properties of tubular materials and develop new materials to meet the demands of the furniture and interior design industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Tubular Vibrant Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naughtone-percy.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Modern Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-lounge-chair1.md) - [Rattan-Like Modern Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mua-lau.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)