# Wood-Wrapped Thrones The Sir Armchair is Both Traditional and Contemporary By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sir-armchair References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004792.html) & [nubeitalia](http://www.nubeitalia.com/) The Sir armchair seems fit for royalty. A rich design, it is a statement seat that begs to be revered and then, of course, sat upon. Designed by Carlo Colombo for [Nube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-nube), the Sir armchair is available in various finishes. I am however, particularly drawn to the dramatic, dark chocolate version. With its [traditional upholstered seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amia) and [wood-wrapped exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miko-armchair), it harks back to another era without compromising its contemporary appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 62% | 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 - **Traditional-contemporary Design:** Combining traditional elements with contemporary aesthetics presents opportunities for creating unique and timeless products. - **Dramatic Finishes:** Emphasizing bold and striking finishes can create eye-catching designs that stand out in the market. - **Statement Seating:** Designing bold and distinctive seating options allows brands to make a strong visual impact and establish their presence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating wood-wrapped exteriors and traditional upholstered seats in furniture can attract consumers seeking a mix of classic style and contemporary elements. - **Interior Design:** Integrating traditional-contemporary designs and dramatic finishes in interior spaces can elevate the overall aesthetics and create visually stunning environments. - **Luxury Home Decor:** Offering statement seating options with rich finishes allows luxury home decor brands to cater to discerning customers who value elegance and unique design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Timeless Contemporary Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodo-sperlein.md) - [Celestial Silkscreened Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-fair-xc-armchair.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Commanding Contemporary Swivel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/occasional-swivel-chair.md) - [Historic Dynamic Cane Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charu-chair.md) - [Pillowy Wood Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/press-armchair.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Sustainable Curved Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair.md)