# Illusory Floating Armchairs The Palco Armchair by Bruno Rainaldi Has an Elegantly Minimal Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palco-armchair References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/palco-armchair-by-bruno-rainaldi/145468/) & [artemest](https://artemest.com/products/palco-armchair-by-bruno-rainaldi) The Palco Armchair has been designed by Bruno Rainaldi is a comfortable yet [minimalistic seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair) that puts a focus on an illusory design for artistic aficionados to appreciate. The chair is constructed with a [solid frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda) that's paired with the upper seating section within to make it look as though it's floating for a more minimalist, almost dainty finish. The chair, however, will provide [comfortable support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge-by-layer) that doesn't skimp when it comes to durability to make it well-suited for homes or even offices. The Palco Armchair features mahogany wood for the frame along with a polished chrome steel insert, while the seat section itself has elastic belts along with a high rubber content to maximize comfort. Image Credit: Mussi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illusory Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of illusory design in various products to create visually captivating experiences. - **Minimalistic Seating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop seating solutions with minimalistic designs that combine aesthetics and comfort for modern living spaces. - **Durable Comfort:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Engineer durable seating options that maintain comfort without compromising on longevity and sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate illusory design elements into furniture pieces to offer unique and visually appealing options to consumers. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace minimalistic seating solutions in interior design to create sleek and contemporary spaces that prioritize both aesthetics and functionality. - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce durable and comfortable seating options for office spaces to enhance the productivity and well-being of employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Component Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-top-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Illusory Floating Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-soft-sofa.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Cubic Featherlight Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-hold-up-chair.md) - [Wooden Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair.md) - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Gravity-Defying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-isolounge-chair.md)