# Bent Wire Seating Kouichi Okamoto's 'Composition Chair' is Entirely Handmade By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-04-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-designs-kouichi-okamoto-bents-aluminum-wire-as-a-chair References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/1641_latest_works_by_kyouei_design) & [kyouei-ltd.co.jp](http://www.kyouei-ltd.co.jp/) This 'Composition Chair' is one of the latest wonders from Kyouei Design. Kouichi Okamoto and his Japanese firm have designed this unusual, [one-of-a-kind chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) made of [aluminium wire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat). The most fascinating part about the design of the 'Composition Chair' is that it's entirely handmade--that means no welding and no bolts whatsoever. A jig and a pair of pliers were the only tools used. **Implications** - Customers are starting to feel the monotony of designs in the modern age. Only revolutionary ideas that have not previously been presented are attractive to consumers. Using [abstract materials and production methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiment-chair) is a way companies can make their products more attractive as their audiences increasingly demand more inventive items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Furniture:** The trend of handmade furniture using abstract materials and production methods to make products more attractive. - **Revolutionary Designs:** Revolutionary ideas and never-before-seen designs are becoming more attractive to consumers. - **Monotony Breakers:** Monotony breakers in the form of unique designs using unique materials and production methods are gaining popularity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can innovate by exploring the use of abstract materials and handmade processes. - **Design and Architecture:** Designers and architects can explore the possibilities of using unconventional materials and methods to create unique furniture pieces. - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can use the approach of handmade, abstract materials and methods while creating unique furniture pieces and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Bended Tubular Chair-Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Minimal Stackable Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair.md) - [Intricately Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md)