# Vegetable-Dyed Lounge Chairs The Earl Lounge Chair Boasts Uniquely Tanned Leather Hues By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-earl-lounge-chair References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/05/06/earl-chair-jess-design-dezeen-showroom/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [jessdesign](https://jessdesign.com/collection/armchairs-hockers/earl/) The Earl [Lounge Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/net-lounge) by Dutch design studio Jess is finished with tough bonanza leather made from buffalo skin. Delicately crafted with a [thin metal frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-lounge-chair), the chair comes in several different sizes. Customers can choose the Earl Lounge Chair with or without armrests or a low or a high back. Characterized by its natural materials and clean lines, the lounger boasts a [comfortable cushiony seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge). The leather is dyed using vegetables, resulting in a natural range of earthy tones and hues like stone or faded black. Each piece has subtle color variations due to this dye method. To create a naturally textured finish, the exterior of the fabric is treated manually with oil. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegetable-dyed Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly furniture manufacturing processes. - **Natural Materials in Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for utilizing raw materials and creating clean designs for modern living spaces. - **Hand-treated Textures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating unique and customizable products with a personal touch in the furniture industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Utilizing green manufacturing techniques and sustainable materials will differentiate products and boost consumer appeal. - **Interior Design:** The growing appeal of natural and vegetable-dyed materials presents an opportunity for interior designers to create eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing spaces. - **Home Décor Retail:** The trend towards natural materials and customization gives home décor retail a chance to provide unique products that cater to individual needs and tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-chair-design.md) - [Vegan Leather Iconic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-construction.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Modern Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-lounge-chair1.md) - [Chunky Curvaceous Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/001-chair.md) - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md) - [Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bste-lounge-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md)