# Clear Polycarbonate Chairs Philippe Starck Works with Kartell to Create Single-Mould Seating By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polycarbonate-chairs References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/uncles-and-aunts-philippe-starck-largest-single-mould-polycarbonate-collection-kartell-04-10-2014/) & [kartell.it](http://www.kartell.it/) These polycarbonate chairs by Philippe Starck are made "with [transparent polycarbonate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag) in a single mould," sourced by DesignBoom. Due to this interesting way of building the seats, the chairs are [clear and come in various colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller). While the seating looks extremely impressive, the practicality of the chairs is another matter. Personally the thought of sitting on a seat that looks like it's made out of glass does not sound comfortable, nor sturdy. That being said, this design would be great as more of a decorative piece in one's living room or dining room, just as long as people don't mistake it for a functional chair and sit down heavily. When it comes to polycarbonate chairs, Philipple Starck has raised the bar. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/uncles-and-aunts-philippe-starck-largest-single-mould-polycarbonate-collection-kartell-04-10-2014/), [kartell.it](http://www.kartell.it/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Transparent Seating:** The use of transparent polycarbonate in single-mould chairs presents an opportunity for creating visually striking furniture pieces. - **Decorative Design:** The clear polycarbonate chairs offer potential for becoming decorative pieces in living rooms or dining rooms. - **Advanced Material Application:** Philippe Starck's innovative use of polycarbonate showcases the potential for more advanced material applications in furniture design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore the use of transparent polycarbonate in creating unique and visually appealing seating options. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate the clear polycarbonate chairs as decorative elements, adding style and sophistication to living spaces. - **Materials Science:** The materials science industry can further research and develop innovative uses of polycarbonate in furniture design and other applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multipurpose Polycarbonate Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-fit-chair.md) - [Lightweight Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-lite-chair.md) - [Kitchen-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pole-collection.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Sculptural Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chair.md) - [Transparent Hard-Sided Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-sofa.md) - [Crystalline Acrylic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel-flare-collection.md) - [Ergonomic Polyurethane Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arfinio-chair.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md)