# Industrial Stackable Chairs Marcel Sigel's Soda Chair Elevates the Traditional Bentwood Chair By Amy Duong | Published 2018-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-chair References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/marcel-sigel-reimagines-a-classic-bentwood-chair-for-designbythem/) & [designbythem](https://www.designbythem.com/) Designer Marcel Sigel designs the new Soda chair for design studio DesignByThem as a re-imagined iteration of the traditional Bentwood chair from the 19th century. The new furniture piece is a stackable chair that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. Overall, the Soda chair boasts a bold design aesthetic with lightweight sensibilities as it has [perforated details throughout its backrest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair) and its seat. The piece grabs attention with its [minimalist design that makes it versatile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-chair) for multitudes of settings. The Soda chairs are finished in a powder coated stainless steel material in the form of a [tubular shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair) that is structured into a form that results in its foundation. This holds up frames that make up the metal perforated mesh seat and backrest. Image Credit: Pete Daly and Grant Harvey ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stackable Furniture:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative, space-saving furniture solutions that can easily be stacked and stored. - **Lightweight Design:** Chance for businesses to develop lightweight furniture options that are easy to move and transport. - **Perforated Details:** Potential for designers to incorporate perforated patterns into furniture designs for visual interest and breathability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Companies in the furniture manufacturing industry can explore new materials and production techniques to create stackable and lightweight chairs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to utilize stackable furniture options to maximize space and create flexible environments. - **Outdoor Furniture:** Outdoor furniture companies can incorporate perforated designs into their products for enhanced comfort and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Bistro-Style Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-chair.md) - [Recycled Stacking Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sting-chair.md) - [Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuba-chair.md) - [Minimal Stackable Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair.md) - [Solid Wooden Stackable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naku.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md) - [Stylish Stackable Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-chair.md) - [Bold Outdoor Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aline-outdoor-chair.md)