# Simple Studded Seating Lee Broom's Salon Armchair is Sophisticated and Relaxed By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salon-armchair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/deconstruction-salon-armchair-by-lee-broom/) & [leebroom](http://www.leebroom.com/) The studded detailing used for the Salon Armchair exaggerates its original purpose to create a luxurious aesthetic that enhances the seat's simple existence. Studs were originally used to hide the upholstery mechanics behind a piece of furniture's construction, but the Salon Armchair takes it up a notch by using it for purely aesthetic reasons. Created by British designer Lee Broom, the Salon Armchair has an overall sophisticated presence, though the [faceted metal studs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair), in pale gold and gun metal grey, add an elegant edge that gives it a contemporary vibe. The [fine wool fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grazia-co) softens the overall look and creates an overall balance so that the Salon Armchair can appeal to many. With its [high back and squat legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kouros-maghsoudi), the Salon Armchair encourages relaxation without compromising the sitter's potential desire to remain chic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxurious Aesthetic:** There is an opportunity to create products or experiences that enhance simplicity with the use of luxurious aesthetics, like the studded detailing on the Salon Armchair. - **Contemporary Vibe:** Designers can explore incorporating edgy elements, such as faceted metal studs, to create a contemporary vibe in their products or designs. - **Balance of Comfort and Style:** There is room for innovation in creating products that strike a balance between providing comfort and maintaining a sense of style, as demonstrated by the Salon Armchair. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** In the furniture design industry, incorporating luxurious aesthetics or edgy elements can lead to disruptive innovations that appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore using studded detailing or contemporary elements to create a luxurious and modern ambiance in their projects. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers have the opportunity to experiment with incorporating studs or edgy details in their designs to create a contemporary and sophisticated look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather-Accented Industrial Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-chair-from-object-leuci.md) - [Luxe Textured Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenmare.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Statement Steel Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poodle-armchair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Pillowy Wood Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/press-armchair.md) - [Velvet Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-dining-chair.md) - [Nostalgic Bistro-Style Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)