# Katana-Sliced Seating The Samurai Chair by Seo Young Moon Sports a Razor-Sharp Illusion By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samurai-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/01/29/hiyaaaa/) & [moondiii](http://moondiii.com/) At first, the Samurai Chair looks as though it is a manipulated image. The [disjointed legs of the seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair) appear to be a computer glitch. Upon learning it is a real cut, the illusion changes. As its name suggests, the Samurai Chair now seems to be the victim of a sword cut, specifically the strike of a katana. Created by Korean designer Seo Young Moon, the Samurai Chair is a [simple wooden seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair) that might appear to be sliced in the legs, but is actually capable of holding up to 330 pounds. The designer herself hops on top of it to show people how sturdy it is. Granted, she is certainly nowhere near 330 pounds. Nevertheless, it is clear that the Samurai Chair is expertly assembled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Optical Illusion Furniture:** Designers can create furniture pieces that play with perception and challenge traditional forms through optical illusions. - **Interactive Furniture:** Designers can develop furniture that encourages user engagement and interaction, adding a dynamic element to the user experience. - **Sustainable Materials in Furniture Design:** Using sustainable materials in furniture design can offer eco-friendly alternatives and contribute to the growing demand for sustainable products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore innovative designs and materials to create visually striking and functional pieces, attracting customer interest. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate optical illusion furniture to create unique and visually stunning spaces for residential and commercial clients. - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can experiment with optical illusion techniques to create thought-provoking and visually captivating art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scissor-Inspired Minimal Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kainchee-chair.md) - [Floating Component Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-top-chair.md) - [Strong Geometric Steel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerothickness-chair.md) - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-chair.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Artfully Balanced Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-serious.md) - [Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-chair.md) - [Elegant Wooden Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miko-armchair.md) - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md)