# Fan-Like Furniture The Porcupine Chair is Made from Fiberglass and Felt By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcupine-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/01/22/not-a-bit-prickly/) & [tiazzoldi.org](http://www.tiazzoldi.org/) Never have I come across such an [interesting piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) before; I mean, at first I didn’t even realize the Porcupine chair was in fact a chair. Incredibly innovative and supposedly comfortable, it is definitely eye-catching. Designed by Caterina Tiazzoldi and Eduardo Benamor Duarte, the Porcupine chair is actually inspired by [fractal growth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altherr-dsile-park) (whatever that may be) and, aside from its fanfare, also resembles a porcupine on it’s side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Fractal Design: A New Decor Craze?:** Designers should look into incorporating fractal patterns into furniture designs to create unique and visually appealing pieces. - **Unconventional Furniture: the New Norm?:** Manufacturers could consider producing more unconventional furniture designs that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. - **Sustainable Materials for Furniture:** Using sustainable materials like fiberglass and felt in furniture production could appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers could capitalize on the trend of unconventional and visually appealing pieces of furniture like the Porcupine chair. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers could explore incorporating unconventional and visually appealing furniture pieces into their designs. - **Sustainable Furniture Production:** Furniture producers could tap into the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly furniture by incorporating sustainable materials into their production processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quella-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md) - [Chic Pineapple Leather Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-leather-chair.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Wrinkled Plush Collaborative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-chair.md) - [Fuzzy Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-modern-chair.md)