# Asymmetrically Molded Seats The Stubborn Chair Comprises a Pair of Perches Melted Together By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-03-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stubborn-chair References: [studiomakkinkbey.nl](http://www.studiomakkinkbey.nl/list/products/4069_stubborn_chair) You really have to get a good look at the Stubborn Chair from several angles to understand its unusual form. A head-on view will help you to discern the [asymmetrically of the object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair), for it has been molded in an unconventional and imperfect way. Every one of these seats is actually made up of a [pair that was stacked off-center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same) and treated to heat, causing the separate sections to morph into one. Studio Makkink & Bey recognize that few people sit down and take a proper straight posture, even if the piece of furniture beneath them is balanced in shape. According to the designers, "In the end you'll have a chair that is never right, and that is always right - a very stubborn chair." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 16% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Asymmetrical Design:** Designing products with asymmetrical features creates unique and unconventional aesthetics that can differentiate a brand's product offerings. - **Molded Furniture:** Utilizing innovative molding techniques can create furniture designs that are both functional and visually striking, setting a brand's products apart in a crowded market. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Combining multiple functions in a single furniture piece, such as the Stubborn Chair's pair of perches melted together, can appeal to consumers seeking compact and versatile design solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture companies can incorporate asymmetrical design and molded techniques to create unique product offerings that stand out in a competitive industry. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use molded and asymmetrical furniture to add interest to a space and create a unique, personalized environment for clients. - **Product Design:** Product designers can explore the possibilities of multi-functional furniture designs to offer consumers a variety of practical and space-saving solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohui.md) - [Cubic Featherlight Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-hold-up-chair.md) - [Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meritalia-morphologica-collection.md) - [Artfully Balanced Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-serious.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md)