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Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs

The 'SUGAR' Lounge Chair Maintains a Mid-Century Modern Look

— March 26, 2022 — Eco
The 'SUGAR' lounge chair has been designed by Rebecca Wiik and Emil Ahlgren for Sweden-based furniture brand Johanson Design as a seating solution that aims to rethink approach to furniture design. The chair is constructed with a plywood frame and features padded upholstery that is achieved with a series of cubic cushions across the base and backrest. The fabric-covers cubes are achieved with leftover textiles to give the chair a bit of an eco-friendly edge, while also enhancing its stylistic appearance.

Wiik commented on the 'SUGAR' lounge chair saying, "The aim is to promote conservation instead of waste in a world of technological consumer products with an accelerating complexity. For the future of design, is to value simplicity in the process, to work from a few components and be selective with its materials."

Image Credit: Emil Fagander
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Seating - Furniture brands can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly furniture by creating seating solutions that use recycled materials.
2. Modular Seating - Designed with cubic cushions, furniture brands can create seating options with interchangeable panels that can be customized and updated.
3. Minimalist Design - Designers can prioritize functionality and simplicity in the creation of seating solutions, utilizing just a few components for each piece of furniture.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture brands can shift towards eco-friendly design and embrace modular options to stay competitive in a crowded market.
2. Sustainability - Sustainability-focused businesses could capitalize on this trend by investing in environmentally friendly materials and partnering with furniture brands making eco-friendly products.
3. Textile Recycling - Companies focused on textile recycling could expand their offerings into furniture by partnering with brands looking to use upcycled materials.
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