# Customizable Lounge Furniture The Stepping Up Chair by Think Fabricate is Comfy and Durable By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepping-up-chair-by-think-fabricate References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/design/stepping-chair-fabricate/) & [dobanarchitecture](http://www.dobanarchitecture.com/collaborate) The Stepping Up Chair by Think Fabricate is a sister to the Stepping Wood Chair and is a part of the Stepping Stones collection. This chair is durable, has a comfy seat and a cutout in the middle that can be used for storage. This project began as a series of benches that were designed for school lunch rooms, and has since expanded into a [wide range of lounge chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat). The clients can choose their own [fabric color, patterns, textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida) and how much foam they want. They can mix and match to create their own unique design, and the walnut wood gives the chair a sophisticated appearance. Doban Architecture Think Fabricate is a company that creates "sensitutional" projects, which refers to creations that balance technology with human ideals. The company constructs furnishings that are long-lasting and practial in everyday life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Lounge Furniture:** The trend of fully customizable furniture allows customers to design unique pieces that meet their specific needs and preferences. - **Durable and Comfortable Seating:** The trend of creating lounge chairs with both durability and comfort in mind presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. - **Sustainable and Long-lasting Furnishings:** The trend of constructing furniture that is practical for everyday life and long-lasting presents opportunities for innovation in sustainable and eco-friendly furniture production. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design and Production:** Furniture manufacturers can explore customizable and sustainable design options to meet the demand for unique and environmentally-friendly pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can stay up to date with the trend of durable, comfortable and sustainable seating to create functional and stylish spaces for their clients. - **Education:** Innovative seating options in educational settings can improve the comfort and productivity of students, while also promoting sustainable and customizable furniture design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cubic Featherlight Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-hold-up-chair.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-outdoor-lounge.md) - [Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bste-lounge-chair.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Structured Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-chair.md) - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md)