# Simplistic Cupped Seating Kristalia's Pulp Chair Seems Inspired by the Panton S Chair By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulp-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/pulp-by-christophe-pillet/) & [kristalia.it](http://www.kristalia.it/eng/residential/prodotti.php?area=sedute&id=149) I love the clean simplicity of the Pulp Chair. A contemporary and sophisticated seating option, it somehow reminds me of an egg carton because of the way it is shaped and colored, not to mention the fact that it does look like it was created out of pulp (it is actually made out of polypropylene). Created by French industrial designer Christophe Pillet, the Pulp Chair was designed for Kristalia. Although it appears as though it is inspired by the [Panton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montana-furniture) S chair, it is, however, more more boxy and structured than its curvy counterpart. Resistant to wear and tear as well as stackable, the Pulp Chair is available in a few finishes including white, black, beige, red and brown. Because of its [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair), it would fit in virtually anywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Clean Simplicity:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating minimalist designs that prioritize simplicity and clean lines. - **Egg Carton-inspired:** Designers can explore using inspiration from everyday objects, like egg cartons, to create unique and visually interesting furniture designs. - **Polypropylene Furniture:** The use of polypropylene as a material for furniture production presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in terms of durability and versatility. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore the concept of clean simplicity and draw inspiration from everyday objects to create innovative seating solutions. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate minimalist designs and furniture made from durable materials like polypropylene to create modern and visually pleasing spaces. - **Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for manufacturers to explore the use of polypropylene in the production of stackable and wear-resistant furniture, offering a cost-effective and versatile solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Cohesive Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-chair-by-blond.md) - [Kitchen-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pole-collection.md) - [Boldly Colorful Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popo-chair.md) - [Geometric Flatpacked Wooden Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda.md) - [Radical Sculptural Art-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palla.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md) - [Layered Material Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartela.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Plywood Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair.md)