# Trickery Chairs The Soft Wood Chairs by Veronika Wildgruber are Illusionary By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-wood-chairs References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31762/) & [veronikawildgruber](http://veronikawildgruber.com/projects/softwood.html) These crazy Soft Wood chairs use mind tricks! The chairs which upon first glance look to be made of comfy cushions, are actually sculpted out of solid wood. The [illusionary soft wood chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture) appear to be like those 50's dinner chairs made out of cushiony cotton, yet they're solid wood! Designer Veronika Wildgruber has outdone herself with these chairs, showing the [possibilities of design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) with these trickster seats. The designer herself says that "Soft Wood plays with reality. It shows that you cannot always rely on your perception." Pretty cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Illusionary Furniture:** The Soft Wood chairs challenge the perception of furniture materials, opening up opportunities for designers to create illusionary pieces. - **Mind-blowing Design:** Veronika Wildgruber's Soft Wood chairs demonstrate the potential for innovative and surprising design concepts that defy expectations. - **Perception Manipulation:** The Soft Wood chairs highlight the power of manipulating perception, presenting an opportunity for businesses to explore ways of altering customer experiences through design. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The Soft Wood chairs introduce a new approach to furniture construction through the use of mind-bending materials, inspiring potential advancements in the industry. - **Interior Design:** The illusionary Soft Wood chairs offer interior designers an exciting opportunity to create visually captivating spaces that challenge traditional perceptions of furniture. - **Art and Sculpting:** Veronika Wildgruber's innovative Soft Wood chairs blur the lines between art and functional furniture, stimulating new art forms that blend aesthetics and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illusion Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-chair.md) - [Plywood Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair.md) - [Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair.md) - [Floating Component Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-top-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Illusory Disconnected Component Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-armchair.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md)