# Curved Mobius Chairs The Torison Seat is Constructed from a Single Bent Piece of Plywood By M | Published 2016-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-of-plywood References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/03/30/the-googly-woogly-science-chair/) & [ifworlddesignguide](http://ifworlddesignguide.com/profile/6875-natalie-musorina-product-designer) Offering an unconventional three dimensional chair design is the Torsion seat that is made from a [single piece of plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layup-chair) bent into a mobius shape. The chair features an extremely precise shape that is then bound together using fabric to create a cozy area to lounge in. The Torsion seat is simultaneously both a work of art and a functional furniture piece built with detailed craftsmanship combined with contemporary design. The seat is made with a piece of plywood that has been bent into a [figure eight loop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures). The bending of the wood is known as torsion, giving the chair it's designer name. The back of the seat is then wrapped in thin layers of material that are weaved to create a comfortable seat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Three-dimensional Chair Design:** Opportunity for innovating chair designs with unconventional and visually striking three-dimensional shapes. - **Combining Art and Functionality:** Potential to create furniture pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical in their design. - **Innovative Use of Materials:** Exploring new ways to utilize materials, such as plywood, to create unique and sustainable furniture pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create innovative and visually appealing chairs with unconventional shapes and materials. - **Interior Design:** Potential for interior designers to incorporate three-dimensional chair designs that serve as focal points in various spaces. - **Craftsmanship and Woodworking:** Opportunity for skilled craftsmen to demonstrate their expertise in bending and shaping plywood to create functional and artistic furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohui.md) - [Gravity-Defying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-isolounge-chair.md) - [Bended Tubular Chair-Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Geometric Flatpacked Wooden Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Minimal Stackable Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair.md) - [Modern Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-chair.md)