# Barely-There Seating Sancal's Maxie Chair is a Minimalist's Dream By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sancals-maxie-chair References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2009/05/sancal-maxie-chair-enrique-marti/) & [sancal](http://www.sancal.com/en/) Less is more with Sancal’s Maxie Chair. This design is made for the minimalists at heart who prefer [simple clean lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair) in their home decor. The chair itself uses very [thin metal poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair) for the structure with the thinnest of padding for the seat. The Maxie Chair is available in a variety of colours and fabrics, including plastic, leather and buffed leather. **Implications** - The [minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-series) that is present here is similar to insect legs, which reflects the modern consumer's to mix nature and modern design. Despite the industrially simplistic look, interior design can incorporate the best of both worlds, which would appeal most to a young, urban consumer who lives in a small downtown space, like a condo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 37% | 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 - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity to create products and spaces with simple clean lines, appealing to minimalist consumers. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Chance to develop designs that blend nature and modern elements, catering to consumers who seek a connection with the natural world. - **Urban Living Solutions:** Potential for innovative products and furniture designs that maximize small downtown living spaces like condos, targeting urban consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating minimalist furniture designs that prioritize simplicity and clean lines. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate nature-inspired elements into modern interior design, catering to the demand for a harmonious blend of nature and contemporary aesthetics. - **Home Decor Retail:** Chance to offer urban living solutions by providing innovative furniture and decor options that optimize small living spaces, targeting urban consumers in downtown areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Colorful Upholstered Rounded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-easy.md) - [Minimal Upholstered Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacha-chair.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chairs.md) - [High-End Headphones-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chair-design.md) - [Metallic Tubular Minimal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tone-chair.md) - [Strong Geometric Steel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerothickness-chair.md) - [Luxe Textured Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenmare.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md)