# Graffitied Geometric Furnishings Stained Chair Embodies a Stark Composition with a Chaotic Finish By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stained-chair References: [paakkanen.fi](http://www.paakkanen.fi/tuotesivut/stainedchair.html) Two very different stylistic decisions conflict within the Stained Chair, created by [Studio Paakkanen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair) of Finland and enhanced with the art of EGS. It began as a rigid and colorless lounger and turned into a more exciting seat with wacky black accents. Without the graffitied finish, the recliner can certainly be appreciated for its contemporary form. Inspired, perhaps, by modern furniture designers like the [Eames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-armchair) and Gerrit Rietveld, the piece has a multifaceted body that's been made by joining flat panels together at various angles. The backrest and the seat alone comprise four separate sections; meanwhile, very thin armrests extend from the lip of the Stained Chair, sloping up at a sharp angle. The armchair is instantly brought forward 50 years with the expressive spray-painted decoration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Graffiti-inspired Home Decor:** Opportunity for furniture and home decor companies to collaborate with street artists and incorporate graffiti-inspired designs in their products. - **Multifaceted Furniture Designs:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create more dynamic and multifaceted furniture designs by joining flat panels together at various angles. - **Upcycling of Traditional Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture designers to incorporate unconventional materials and turn traditional furniture into more exciting and unique pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Furniture companies can explore unique and non-traditional designs to stand out in the market and appeal to a wider customer base. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate street art-inspired designs in their products to cater to the younger and more adventurous demographic. - **Art and Design Collaborations:** Opportunity for artists and furniture designers to collaborate and bring fresh and unique concepts to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Iconic Pixelated Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltrona-frau-1.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Post-Modern Experimental Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiment-chair.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Geometrically Chromatic Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archibald-armchair.md) - [Reimagined Colorful Chair Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stedelijk-chair.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)