# Comfort-Focused Chairs The 'X-Chair' Has a Unique Design That Will Brighten Up Any Space By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xchair References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/09/04/movie-richard-hutten-x-chair-moroso-design-milan-2015/) & [soyouknowbetter](http://soyouknowbetter.com/2015/04/20/furniture-richard-huttens-x-chair-for-moroso/) Named for the large "X" on the back of it, The 'X-Chair' puts comfort first. Its playfully large frame and bright colored fabric makes the X-Chair a conversation piece that can liven up any room. Its [unique design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection) has two separate pieces held together by the cross backrest that is separate from the seat. The large base has a tub shape meant to maximize comfort. The sides are upholstered using a rough, detailed fabric which is contrasted by a sleek, black leather seat and backrest. The [innovative chair design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiment-chair) also has a two-person option with two separate backrests. Designers of the X-chair explained that the [two-seater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lap-chair) clearly defines spaces if used for areas like waiting rooms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comfort-focused Chairs:** The 'X-Chair' prioritizes comfort with its unique design and large frame, presenting an opportunity for innovative seating solutions. - **Unique Design:** The 'X-Chair' stands out with its cross backrest and separate pieces, creating potential for disruptive design opportunities in the furniture industry. - **Conversation Pieces:** Bright colored fabric and playful design make the 'X-Chair' a unique and attention-grabbing furniture item, offering an opportunity to create disruptive pieces that enhance room aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The unique design and comfort-focused approach of the 'X-Chair' open up opportunities for innovation and disruption in the furniture industry. - **Interior Design:** The eye-catching design and conversation-starting qualities of the 'X-Chair' provide an avenue for disruptive innovation in interior design, particularly in creating statement pieces. - **Office Supplies:** With its emphasis on comfort and unique design, the 'X-Chair' presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the office supplies sector, in providing ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing seating solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniquely Structured Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair.md) - [Durable Designer Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeo-x-series-chair.md) - [Stylish Executive Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-executive-chair.md) - [Adjustable Workstation Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newtral-freedom-x.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Transformative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-chair.md) - [Sleek Ergonomic Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oc14.md) - [Ergonomic Quad-Layer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-ergochair-ultra-2.md) - [Sustainable Ergonomic Corporate Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summa-x-maribo.md)