# Exceedingly Structured Seating Taylor Forrest Creates Minimally Modern Pieces for the Modern Home By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-forrest References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2013/07/18/taylor-forrest-chairs-2013/) & [taylorforrest](http://taylorforrest.com/) Seating is an unusual topic because we're constantly seeing a battle between design enthusiasts that fight for form or function respectively, but the latter is the main focus within the creations of Taylor Forrest who creates [chairs with a harsh silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr). Based out of New York, Forrest takes [bare bones structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair) and affixes relatively raw hides from North American creatures to create chairs that are beyond minimal and effortlessly dapper. While the designs vary and feature a variety of different shades, grains and shapes, it's clear that Forrest is a master of their craft that takes distinct pleasure in absolute precision when designing. The [handmade, U.S.A.-source furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) that Forrest offers can be found online where the intricate details can be admired if you aren't within the New York area to visit the showroom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Seating:** Creating chairs with a harsh silhouette and bare bones structures for a minimal and modern aesthetic. - **Raw Material Design:** Using relatively raw hides from North American creatures to create unique and textured seating designs. - **Handmade Furniture:** Offering meticulously crafted, U.S.A.-sourced furniture with intricate details and precision. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Providing seating options that cater to the minimalist and modern design preferences of homeowners and interior designers. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Utilizing raw materials and unique design techniques to create innovative seating products. - **Online Retail:** Offering an online platform for customers to purchase handmade furniture with intricate details and craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plywood Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Single Material Minimal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xxx.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Minimalist Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller.md) - [Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesthetics-and-functionality.md) - [Minimalist Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-series.md) - [Stone Vein-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-chair.md)