# Minimalist Locally-Made Lounge Chairs The Lounge Chair from Instrment Applied Design is Chic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lounge-chair References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/instrmnt-lounge-chair/145093/) & [instrmnt](https://www.instrmnt.co.uk/) The Lounge Chair from Instrment Applied Design is an [elegant seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarea) for the home that is focused on delivering comfort as well as style for discerning design aficionados to appreciate. The chair was created in collaboration with furniture maker Lewis Macleod with the Glasgow-based design studio and is made-to-order with either Scottish Oak or American Walnut wood. A [removable plinth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dopio) can allow for a more skeletal aesthetic and let the stainless steel components come into the spotlight. The Lounge Chair from Instrment Applied Design can come with gray melton wool, green Italian boucle or tan calf leather and is priced at £1,395. The chair effectively merges high-end modern design with a [mid-century modern silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danish-midcentury-modern) to make it suitable for pairing with more understated pieces as well as contemporary essentials in the home. Image Credit: Instrmnt Applied Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Lounge Chairs:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring new materials and designs that further streamline and simplify lounge chairs. - **Locally-made Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for businesses that focus on producing furniture locally, reducing shipping costs and environmental impact. - **Customizable Seating Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating customizable lounge chairs that cater to individual preferences, allowing customers to choose materials, colors, and configurations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore disruptive innovations by incorporating sustainable materials and design techniques into their production processes. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can capitalize on the trend of minimalist lounge chairs by incorporating them into their design concepts and recommending them to clients. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can seize the opportunity to offer customizable lounge chairs online, providing a unique selling point and enhancing the customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-chair-design.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Mid-Century Sculpted Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-lounge-chair.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Upholstery-Free Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massproductions.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Posture-Maintaining Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havana-lounge.md) - [Comforting Designer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge-by-layer.md) - [Wooden Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair.md)