# Concrete Chaise Longues Ricardo Garza Marcos' Rama Bench is Simple Yet Sturdy By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rama-bench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/rama-bench-by-ricardo-garza-marcos/) & [rgarzamarcos](http://rgarzamarcos.com/) Although not many people will see the appeal of a solid, concrete piece of furniture, there is something about the Rama Bench that will surely grow on them. Overall, it sports a simple design that has some interesting branching details. Funny enough, though these added details give it a unique look, they were put there for a more practical purpose. They add support to the back and the base. Designed by Ricardo Garza Marcos, the Rama Bench it made to be [used outdoors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture). Not as quirky as his past designs, it still have a [unique aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench) about it. Put a couple of cushions on it and it will be quite the comfy lounger in the backyard. And I'm pretty sure no one else would have a [concrete furniture piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-bench) in their yard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Concrete Furniture Design:** There is a growing market for unique furniture designs that incorporate concrete as a primary material, providing stability and durability. - **Outdoor Living Spaces:** As people spend more time outside, there is a growing demand for innovative, weather-resistant furniture options that can withstand the elements. - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** In the age of sustainability, eco-friendly furniture made with natural materials like concrete are gaining popularity for their responsible and energy-efficient production methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Concrete furniture presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to experiment with new materials and create unique, high-quality pieces that stand out from the crowd. - **Landscaping and Outdoor Design:** Incorporating concrete furniture into outdoor living spaces can create a cohesive and stylish aesthetic while providing durable and functional pieces for outdoor lounging and entertaining. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The production of eco-friendly furniture, particularly those made with natural materials like concrete, provides an opportunity for impactful innovation in sustainable manufacturing practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Durable Designer Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r24-collection.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Vibrant Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-grande-muraglia-outdoor.md) - [Playful Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1.md) - [Ribbon-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribbon-collection.md)