# Coat-Tailed Task Chairs The Offecct Cape Chair Has a Simple Steel Frame, Cloaked in Bent Lumber By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offecct-cape-chair References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/02/09/cape-chair-by-nendo-for-offecct/) & [offecct.se](http://www.offecct.se/en/products/offecct-lab/cape) Few designers would tell you that designing a chair is easy, but if you're looking to impress with aesthetics, the job is much more manageable. Now, the Offecct Cape Chair certainly looks like a very comfortable seat, so it's quite the bonus to find that its appearance is so pleasing to the eyes as well. The [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments-becoming) creation comprises a [fine steel frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcata) for the legs of the furnishing and a pair of [wooden panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-chair-1) that have been beautifully, yet subtly, sculpted. In the natural timber model, the wood grain texture is obvious, allowing you to appreciate the lovely contours created for the comfort of the sitter. Behind the Offecct Cape Chair's backrest, this curved piece is one part supportive and the other part fancy. Its flaring bottom is an endearing detail that sets this seat apart from others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Comfortable Seating:** Designing chairs that combine aesthetics with comfort. - **Pleasing Aesthetics:** Creating chairs that are visually appealing. - **Natural Timber Furniture:** Incorporating natural wood grain textures into furniture design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity to create innovative chairs that prioritize both comfort and aesthetics. - **Interior Design:** Creating visually appealing seating options that enhance the overall aesthetics of a space. - **Woodworking:** Incorporating sculpted wooden panels and natural wood grain textures into furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-chair.md) - [Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-chair-design.md) - [Draped Fabric-Clad Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida.md) - [Heritage Task Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capisco.md) - [Plywood Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair.md) - [Supportively Stylish Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-newson.md) - [Simplified Comfort-Focused Task Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o6-task-chair.md) - [Research-Backed Swooped Work Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breck-chair.md) - [Collaborative Drapey Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida-chair.md)