# Organically Undulating Seats Mathias Bengtsson's Paper Chair Uses No Frame, Joints or Screws By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-chair References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/04/via-thewall-street-journal.html) & [online.wsj](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704662604576256853335361540.html?mod=WSJ_Books_LS_Books_8#articleTabs=slideshow) The Paper Chair reminds me of dry, rocky planes and cool, cavernous caves. [Organic and undulating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undia), its surface seems like something Mother Nature would have crafted. Of course, however, only a human would create something so interestingly hypnotic with its [swirling, zebra-like lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartela). That human happens to be Danish designer Mathias Bengtsson. The Paper Chair is just one of his most recent creations, which was featured in The Wall Street Journal High-Tech, Avant-Garde Design and Architecture article. The Paper Chair was, not so surprisingly, fashioned out of paper. What is impressive is the sheer amount of [recycled paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair) used on the seat. Thousands of sheets were glued together under heat and high pressure, without any frame, joint or screws. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Design:** Exploring the creation of furniture and products with organic, undulating forms, inspired by nature. - **Sustainable Materials:** Utilizing recycled materials and innovative techniques to create furniture that is eco-friendly and reduces waste. - **High-tech Craftsmanship:** Combining advanced manufacturing technology with traditional craftsmanship to produce unique and visually appealing furniture designs. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity to create unique and innovative furniture designs using organic shapes and sustainable materials. - **Interior Design:** Incorporation of organically undulating furniture pieces into interior design concepts, creating a visually striking and unique environment. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Developing advanced manufacturing techniques that leverage sustainable materials and reduce waste in the production of furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Plywood Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Perforated Steel Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md)