# Melting Wooden Chairs The Ribbon Chair Will Add Style to Any Plain Space By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribbon-chair References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/38292/) & [tomvaughan](http://www.tomvaughan.co.uk/WELCOME.html) Designer Tom Vaughan creatively crafted a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture dubbed the Ribbon Chair. Made of [ribboned wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair), the chair is an artistically pleasing creation that offers not only comfort, but style. The Ribbon Chair is a unique conversation piece that adds [contemporary glamour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair) to your fabulous abode. The UK-based designer's impeccable sense of creativity has enabled him to construct several trendy pieces -- such as chairs, stools and totems -- that are sure to impress many. **Implications** - Rather than having strict and severe lines, furniture is mimicking elements in nature, for instance, [flowing water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair). This reflects the emphasis of home design as holistic and fluid, and an oasis away from work life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative designs that mimic elements of nature to create holistic and fluid home environments. - **Contemporary Glamour:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop furniture pieces that combine style and comfort to elevate the aesthetic appeal of living spaces. - **Creative Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional materials, such as ribboned wood, to create unique and artistically pleasing furniture designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace nature-inspired and creatively crafted designs to stand out in the competitive furniture market. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate contemporary glamour and nature-inspired elements into interior design projects to create inviting and visually stunning spaces. - **Material Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development of innovative materials, such as ribboned wood, to supply the growing demand for unique and sustainable furniture options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Ribbon-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribbon-collection.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Haute Cohesive Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-chair-by-blond.md) - [Modern Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-chair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Water Ripples-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-ripples-chair.md)