# 1950s Galactic Seating The Saturn Armchair Makes An Out of This World Comeback By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-seating-saturn-chair-new-production References: [perimeter-editions](http://www.perimeter-editions.com/xx-century/saturn-uk.html) The Saturn Armchair with its ‘planetary’ cushion orbited by a ring is one of the pieces from the 1950s that has stood the test of time. While one can occasionally find the originals at fine antiques auction houses, the demand exceeds availability. The chairs were designed by Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance, a married interior design team that opened a studio in 1953 Paris. Their work helped to define the post WWII era of French design. Because of the chair design’s lasting appeal and renewed interest in owning it, very limited quantities of the orange and green version are being produced and made available through Perimeter Editions. Ou la la! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Furniture:** There is a growing demand for vintage furniture and designs from the past decades. - **Limited Editions:** Manufacturers and designers can capitalize on the trend of producing limited quantities of unique products. - **Mid-century Modernism:** Design elements from the mid-20th century are seeing a comeback in the present day ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Designers can explore creating retro-inspired pieces with a modern twist. - **Antique Auction Houses:** Auction houses specializing in antiques could focus on mid-century modern design and furniture pieces. - **Home Decor Retailers:** Stores that sell home decor products could feature mid-century modern designs and limited editions to cater to the renewed interest in the style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly-Inspired Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmos-chair.md) - [Modern Seating Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-chair.md) - [Retro Outdoor High Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-armchair.md) - [Celestial Silkscreened Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-fair-xc-armchair.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Reissued Retro Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gubi-1.md) - [Radical Sculptural Art-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palla.md) - [Architectural Dynamic Vintage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egoist-chaise.md)