# Soft Embracing Armchairs The Toast Chair Has Been Designed to Deliver a Built-in Hug By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-chair References: [fioravanti.eu](http://www.fioravanti.eu/project/Toast) The Toast Chair demonstrates a different approach to composing an [upholstered armchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amia), and one that separates the backrests from the armrests. The components are of course joined, but they're made from separate pieces. The seat and the rear support are stitched together with the same cuts of material; the forearm props are kept separate, yet connected together by a linking element that wraps around the back of the furnishing. It's as if the sitter and his seat are both receiving a [warm hug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair). This lovely fuzzy feeling is further enforced with the choice of [felt material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair) for Odo Fioravanti's Casamania Toast Chair. The delightful piece comes in gentle neutral color schemes and the option of a richer burgundy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Separate Components:** The trend of separating components in traditionally joined furniture items presents an opportunity for customizable and adaptable pieces. - **Built-in Hug:** Incorporating design elements that provide a cozy and comforting experience, such as a built-in hug, can disrupt the traditional furniture industry and attract consumers seeking unique experiences. - **Felt Material:** The use of felt material in furniture design can create a tactile and sensory experience, leading to new opportunities for designers to explore different tactile materials and finishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can benefit from the opportunity to create more customizable and adaptable pieces by adopting the trend of separating components. - **Interior Design:** The trend of incorporating design elements that provide a cozy and comforting experience, such as a built-in hug, can disrupt the traditional interior design industry and attract consumers seeking unique experiences. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The use of felt material in furniture design can create new opportunities for textile manufacturers to explore different tactile materials and finishes, leading to potential partnerships with furniture designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enveloping Nested Layer Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hug-armchair.md) - [Curved Comfort Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysa.md) - [Sculptural Cocooned Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair.md) - [High-Back Embracing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozmo-hug.md) - [Pillowy Wood Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/press-armchair.md) - [Sustainable Curved Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair.md) - [Intertwined Wooden Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-chair-1.md) - [Cocoon Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md)