# Pixelated Lumber Loungers Tobias Labarque Lounge Chair Has a Geeky 8-Bit Effect By Summer Luu | Published 2011-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobias-labarque-lounge-chair References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/02/lounge-chair.html) & [tobiaslabarque.wordpress](http://tobiaslabarque.wordpress.com/tlf08/) To create dimension and depth, the Tobias Labarque Lounge Chair has a pixelated effect that is retro and modern all at once. This chunky lounger is made of a wood called padauk, which makes the chair look rich and exotic in its deep red and orange color. The bottom, back, and seat of the chair adorns a pixelated design which makes the Tobias Labarque Lounge Chair completely geek chic -- in a sexy way, of course! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Pixelation Design:** The use of pixelated designs in furniture-making represents an opportunity for designers to create retro-futuristic pieces that appeal to tech-savvy consumers. - **Exotic Wood Use:** The incorporation of exotic woods like padauk in furniture design represents an opportunity to create unique pieces that stand out in a crowded market. - **Geek Chic Aesthetic:** The embrace of geek culture in mainstream design presents an opportunity for furniture makers to create products that appeal to a wider and younger consumer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers should explore the use of exotic woods and pixelated designs to create unique, retro-futuristic pieces that appeal to younger, tech-savvy consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate furniture with pixelated designs and exotic woods to add a retro-futuristic touch to modern interiors. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers should consider offering furniture pieces and home accessories with a distinct geek-chic aesthetic to cater to a younger, tech-savvy consumer market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Upholstery-Free Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massproductions.md) - [Wooden Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md) - [Chunky Curvaceous Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/001-chair.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Posture-Maintaining Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havana-lounge.md)