# Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs The 'SUGAR' Lounge Chair Maintains a Mid-Century Modern Look By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/lounge-chair-made-from-textile-leftovers/168414/) & [johansondesign](https://johansondesign.com)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair) that is achieved with a series of cubic cushions across the base and backrest. The [fabric-covers cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida) are achieved with leftover textiles to give the chair a bit of an [eco-friendly edge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair), 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Seating:** Furniture brands can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly furniture by creating seating solutions that use recycled materials. - **Modular Seating:** Designed with cubic cushions, furniture brands can create seating options with interchangeable panels that can be customized and updated. - **Minimalist Design:** Designers can prioritize functionality and simplicity in the creation of seating solutions, utilizing just a few components for each piece of furniture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Furniture brands can shift towards eco-friendly design and embrace modular options to stay competitive in a crowded market. - **Sustainability:** Sustainability-focused businesses could capitalize on this trend by investing in environmentally friendly materials and partnering with furniture brands making eco-friendly products. - **Textile Recycling:** Companies focused on textile recycling could expand their offerings into furniture by partnering with brands looking to use upcycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-chair-design.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Minimal Upholstered Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacha-chair.md) - [Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kida-armchair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md)