# Cleanser-Shaped Furniture The Soap Chair by Eero Aarnio is a Revamp of his 1968 Pastil Chair By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-chair References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/soap-chair.php) & [eero-aarnio](http://www.eero-aarnio.com/) If you wanted to introduce a more pristine, cleansing air to your home, the Soap Chair is probably one of the more literal ways of achieving that. Named for its shape, its minimalistic design would certainly lend a more calming presence to any living space. Designed by Eero Aarnio, the Soap Chair is a reinterpretation of his 1968 Pastil Chair. Made out of fiberglass, this furniture piece was created to be more appropriate for contemporary settings. It even features a handle at the back for easy transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Minimalistic Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture companies to create sleek, simple, and calming designs that fit well in contemporary spaces. - **Retro Revamp:** Opportunity to reinterpret and modernize classic designs from the past, giving them a fresh appeal for today's consumers. - **Functional Furniture:** Opportunity to incorporate practical features into furniture designs, such as the handle on the Soap Chair, for ease of use and transportation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore new materials, shapes, and functionality in their designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate minimalistic furniture designs into their projects, creating a calming and modern ambiance. - **Home Decor Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer unique and functional furniture pieces that cater to the needs of contemporary customers looking for simplicity and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Radical Sculptural Art-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palla.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Childhood-Informed Dome Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clodette-chair.md) - [Nostalgic Bistro-Style Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-chair.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md) - [Foam-Made Angular Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-pressure.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Post-Modern Experimental Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiment-chair.md)