# Fabric-Free Furniture This Stephan Schultz Chair Has Customizable Upholstery By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephan-schultz-chair References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/forget-fabric-wood-plants-books-as-chair-upholstery/) & [studio-stephanschulz](http://www.studio-stephanschulz.com/) This Stephan Schultz chair is a semi-DIY conversation piece that lets you customize your upholstery in a completely new way. The word 'upholstery' is used loosely when referring to the Stephan Schultz chair; it's actually a [chair-shaped wire frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair) that can easily be stuffed with almost any household object. The result is a completely [unique (and versatile) piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat). Examples of 'upholstery' include stuffed animals, plants, books and even wood. **Implications** - As citizens flock to urban areas for job opportunities, the living spaces available in those areas decrease in size dramatically. These consumers require furniture that is fully functional and extremely compact to maximize their space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 39% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Upholstery:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to offer customizable upholstery options for consumers to personalize their furniture. - **Compact Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture companies to design and create compact furniture solutions for consumers living in small urban spaces. - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create multi-purpose furniture that serves multiple functions and maximizes space in smaller living areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to embrace the trend of customizable upholstery and offer versatile and unique furniture options. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate compact furniture designs into their projects to help clients optimize their small living spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Opportunity for home decor retailers to offer a range of multi-purpose furniture options that caters to customers living in urban areas with limited space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Minimal Upholstered Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacha-chair.md) - [Heat-Shrunk Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrinx-lounge-chair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Cubic Featherlight Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-hold-up-chair.md) - [Stackable Screw-Free Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stack-chair.md)