# Supercharged Office Seats The Synergistic Synthesis XVII Sub b 1 Chair by Kenneth Smythe By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synergistic-synthesis-xvii-sub-b-1-chair References: [chairblog.eu](http://www.chairblog.eu/2010/04/09/synergistic-synthesis-xvii-sub-b-1-chair-by-kenneth-smyte/) With a name like Synergistic Synthesis XVII Sub b 1 Chair, you'd think this seat was destined for regal things. In fact, the chair, designed by Kenneth Smythe, sold at an auction for $3,125, a sum that exceeded the estimated price. Made from birch laminate, colored formica, leather, acrylic, foam rubber, steel and maple dowels, this futuristic office chair is every bit as complicated as it looks. Smythe, a designer, artist and scientist based in San Francisco, is inspired by evolutionary models of nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Eco-friendly Office Furniture:** The trend of using sustainable materials in office furniture has created opportunities for innovative designers to develop environmentally friendly seating solutions. - **Futuristic Office Chairs:** The demand for cutting-edge office furniture designs that embody futuristic aesthetics and advanced functionality has created a space for disruptive innovations in the office chair industry. - **Artistic Office Seating:** The combination of art and functionality in office seating has given rise to unique and visually appealing chair designs that provide professionals with statement pieces for their workspaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** With the growing demand for innovative office seating, the furniture design industry has an opportunity to create groundbreaking designs that offer both comfort and style. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of sustainable materials in office furniture production is becoming increasingly important, presenting opportunities for the sustainable materials industry to provide eco-friendly options for office seating. - **Interior Design:** The trend of artistic office seating opens up possibilities for interior designers to create visually captivating workspaces that reflect the unique aesthetics of their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Organic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asari-chair.md) - [Driver Seat-Inspired Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-office-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Office Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-ergonomic-office-chair.md) - [Stylish Executive Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-executive-chair.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair2.md) - [Ergonomic Transformative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-chair.md) - [Data-Informed Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haworth-breck-office-chair.md)