# Perforated Metal Seating The Tobias Labaraque Aluminum Chair is Agressively Comfortable By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobias-labaraque-aluminum-chair References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/12/01/aluminium-chair-by-tobias-labarque/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [tobiaslabarque.wordpress](http://tobiaslabarque.wordpress.com/) I’m weary of extremely industrial decor and furnishings, yet the [Tobias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-home) Labaraque Aluminum Chair seems more like a [sculptural artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection) that it softens the severity of its medium. Futuristic and medieval at the same time, it would be a dynamic piece to at to any home. Using a [single sheet of aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture), the Tobias Labaraque Aluminum Chair was meticulously folded into this striking creation. Fit for indoor and outdoor use, this seat is versatile enough to bring that extra something to your living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Perforated Metal Furniture:** Designing furniture made of perforated metal can create unique and striking pieces that blur the line between art and function. - **Futuristic-medieval Aesthetic:** A blend of futurism and medieval design can create visually striking products that appeal to customers looking for something different. - **Indoor-outdoor Versatility:** Creating furniture that can be used both indoors and outdoors can provide customers with versatile and practical options for their living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can experiment with using perforated metal in their designs to create unique and innovative products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate the futuristic-medieval aesthetic into their product offerings to appeal to customers looking for unconventional pieces. - **Outdoor Living:** Outdoor living companies can capitalize on the demand for versatile indoor-outdoor furniture options by incorporating them into their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuba-chair.md) - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Suitcase Sheet Metal Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoprimitive-chair.md) - [Leather-Accented Industrial Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-chair-from-object-leuci.md) - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md) - [Bold Outdoor Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aline-outdoor-chair.md) - [Metallic Tubular Minimal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tone-chair.md) - [Zero-Waste Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-chair.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md)