# Super Minimalist Seating The Simplissimo Series is Both Boxy and Curvy By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplissimo-series References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/skim-milk-simplissimo-by-jean-nouvel/) & [jeannouvel](http://www.jeannouvel.com/) Although there are a lot of minimalist pieces of furniture out there, I have to say that the Simplissimo series takes the cake. Not only for its very simple aesthetic, but also for the collection's amazing name. A series of seating, the collection is so minimal, yet extremely fascinating to look at. Created by Paris-based industrial designer Jean Nouvel, the Simplissimo series was designed for the French-based furniture company Ligne Roset. The collection is comprised of a chaise lounge, fireside chair, footstool, banquette and bench. Each piece is upholstered in a black fabric that covers a comfortable Polyurethane foam. The Simplissimo series is also made out of soldered tubular steel, MDF and plywood for the back panel. I love that the Simplissimo series is both boxy and curvy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 16% | 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 - **Minimalist Seating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore materials and design techniques to create even more minimalist and visually intriguing seating options. - **Simple Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and smart features into minimalist furniture designs to enhance functionality and user experience. - **Modular Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the concept of modular furniture to create versatile seating solutions that can adapt to different spaces and user preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing practices to create minimalist furniture that aligns with the growing demand for environmentally conscious products. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with minimalist furniture designers to create cohesive interior design solutions that cater to the modern consumer's desire for simplicity and functionality. - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage augmented reality and virtual reality technologies to allow customers to visualize and customize minimalist seating options, revolutionizing home furnishing shopping experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chairs.md) - [Minimalist Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller.md) - [Architect-Inspired Sculptural Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-nouvel-11.md) - [Simplistic Line-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-furniture.md) - [Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurve-furniture.md) - [Minimalist Steel-Frame Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelframe-seating.md) - [Minimal Upholstered Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacha-chair.md) - [Sculptural Minimalism Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noom-hello-sofa.md) - [Fluffy Organically-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-21-minimo.md)