# Bike Frame Chairs The Randonneur by Two Makers Uses Bike-Making Techniques By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-randonneur References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/two-makers-the-randonneur-chair-09-25-2014/) & [twomakers](http://www.twomakers.co.uk/) Two Makers have found their calling by using bike-making techniques to build 'The Randonneur,' a chair that looks half like an actual bike. DesignBoom states: "drawing on the formal geometries of the long-distance two-wheeler after which it is named, the seating object has been realized using the methods employed in the hand-crafted racing and touring bikes manufactured by master constructeurs of the 1940s." The base takes on a rocking chair aesthetic, with handles at the top similar to those found on a road bike. For anyone who has a love for biking, this chair would be ideal in the living room for a place to relax. The entire design is crafted with the utmost care, using high-quality leather throughout the product. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/two-makers-the-randonneur-chair-09-25-2014/), [twomakers](http://www.twomakers.co.uk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bike-making Techniques in Furniture Design:** The use of bike-making techniques in furniture design presents opportunities for innovative and unique seating solutions. - **Incorporating Sporting Aesthetics in Home Decor:** Integrating elements of sports, such as bike handles, into home decor creates a distinctive and visually appealing aesthetic. - **Craftsmanship-inspired Design:** Drawing inspiration from the craftsmanship of master constructeurs in the 1940s opens up possibilities for creating beautifully handmade and high-quality products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore the utilization of bike-making techniques to create functional and visually striking pieces. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods manufacturers can expand into the home decor market by incorporating sporting aesthetics into their product designs. - **Handmade Products:** Artisans and craftsmen can apply craftsmanship-inspired design principles to create unique, high-quality products for discerning consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Sentimental Smooth Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopper-chair.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-chair.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)