# Faux Stone Seating The 'Unusual Soft Marble Armchair' by Maurizio Galante is Cleverly Designed By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unusual-soft-marble-armchair-by-maurizio-galante References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2012/01/24/unusual-soft-marble-armchair-by-maurizio-galante/) & [cerrutibaleri](http://www.cerrutibaleri.com/) The 'Unusual Soft Marble Armchair' by Maurizio Galante dares to push design boundaries with a clever concept that provides aesthetics and comfort. This bold chair, designed for Italian manufacturer Cerruti Baleri, is entitled Louis XV goes to Sparta. Resembling a marble-made construction, this chair appears stiff and stone cold but proves that looks can be deceiving. Featuring a soft polyurethane seating cushion and 100% silk upholstered cover, this beautiful seat is both glamorous and witty in its design. Silk upholstery features a photo print of marble, giving the illusion of the real stone material. The piece is both comfortable and glamorous, paying homage to the baroque art movement and instating itself as a dynamic focal point in any space it inhabits. This vibrant chair is available in three varying marble designs that include Carrara, Portasanta and Grande Antico. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Soft Marble Seating:** Manufacturers can create a new and exciting seating category by exploring the use of soft polyurethane and silk. - **Printed Upholstery:** The use of photo-printed fabric can revolutionize the furniture industry by offering unique and customizable designs. - **Deceptive Design:** Designing functional and comfortable pieces that provide an unexpected twist can captivate consumers and set brands apart. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore new materials and fabrication techniques to create innovative pieces that blur the line between form and function. - **Textile Printing:** Textile printing companies can offer a new service for customized and unique photo-printed fabrics to be used in furniture and home decor products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use cleverly designed pieces like the 'Unusual Soft Marble Armchair' as dynamic focal points to add intrigue and whimsy to their spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Vein-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-chair.md) - [Swivelling Marbled Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landmark-project.md) - [Luxury Office Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zyvor.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md) - [Celestial Silkscreened Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-fair-xc-armchair.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Luxe Textured Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenmare.md)