# Lightweight Seating The Spun Chair by Mathias Bengtsson is Made Out of Carbon Fiber By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spun-chair References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/10/spun-chair-weighs-less-than-a-macbook-air.html) & [bengtssondesign](http://www.bengtssondesign.com/spun_chair.html#) [Carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarisgo) seems like it's becoming a go-to material for designers, as demonstrated by this featured Spun Chair. Not only is this piece moldable, it's also [lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-lite-chair) and good-looking. Created by Danish designer Mathias Bengtsson, the Spun Chair will be exhibited at the the Scandinavia House called 'Nordic Models + Common Ground: Art and Design Unfolded.' Weighing at only 2.2 pounds, it actually is lighter than the new MacBook Air, as PSFK points out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Carbon Fiber Design:** Opportunity to innovate by utilizing carbon fiber in various products for its moldability, lightweight nature, and aesthetic appeal. - **Lightweight Furniture:** Potential for disruption in the furniture industry by creating lightweight seating options that prioritize comfort and portability. - **Material Innovation:** Exploration of new materials, such as carbon fiber, can lead to disruptive advancements in various industries beyond furniture design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can leverage lightweight materials like carbon fiber to create innovative seating designs that redefine comfort and mobility. - **Technology:** Integrating lightweight materials like carbon fiber into electronic devices can revolutionize portable technology products by enhancing portability and durability. - **Transportation:** Carbon fiber's lightweight properties can disrupt the transportation industry by enabling the creation of fuel-efficient vehicles that offer improved performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cubic Featherlight Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-hold-up-chair.md) - [Customizable Carbon Fiber Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mishima-lounge-chairs.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Sculptural Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-of-form.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Ergonomic Polyurethane Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arfinio-chair.md) - [Sheep Fleece Fiberglass-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welsh-mountain-hembury-chair.md) - [Lightweight Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-lite-chair.md)