# Giant Banana Loungers The Luxury R15 Armchair Takes Cues From Inflatable Seating By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r15-armchair References: behance.net The new R15 armchair by Redo Studio looks a little like a giant banana. This new [luxurious seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair) is a wide and deep chair that takes inspiration from an [inflatable sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-lounger). If yellow isn't your preferred color, the R15 armchair comes in a variety of hues including white with contrast blue piping and [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge) red. The R15 armchair also boasts broad armrests, chrome-plated leg buckles and a deep crevasse within the armrests that could hold a few magazines or a book. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inflatable Seating-inspired Furniture:** An opportunity for furniture makers to create comfortable yet portable seating options for small living spaces. - **Luxury Lounge Chairs:** A potential market for high-end designers to create unique and comfortable lounge chairs for affluent customers. - **Bold and Quirky Design:** An opportunity for designers to explore unconventional shapes and colors to create eye-catching furniture pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** An opportunity for furniture makers to create unique and comfortable seating options that stand out in a crowded industry. - **Interior Design:** A market for interior designers to create spaces that are both comfortable and visually appealing with bold and unique furniture designs. - **Luxury Home Decor:** A potential market for high-end designers to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces for affluent customers seeking exclusive and luxurious home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-chair-1.md) - [Ergonomic Inflated Reclined Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac.md) - [Deco-Inspired Chunky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-curve-big-chair.md) - [Chunky Curvaceous Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/001-chair.md) - [Comfort-Focused Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grapy-lounge-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Ribbon-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qeeboo-ribbon-armchair.md) - [Cozy Oversized Cushion Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md)