# Black Loopy Loungers The Zhang Carbon Fiber Chair is Made for Storing, Sitting and Sipping Coffee By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-carbon-fiber-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/02/twisted-and-molded-for-sitting/) The product of material experimentation has once again led to a unique and unprecedented manifestation in the form of the [Allen Chester G. Zhang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dado-system) Carbon Fiber Chair. Designed for leisure, this [curvilinear lounger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-lounge-chair) is destined for the cafes and hotel lobbies that the maker had in mind. Flaunting flowing bends and bows, the Zhang Carbon Fiber Chair has a split seat with a storage perch beneath the [reclining backrest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidhugh-aiora). Couldn't you see yourself kicking back on a modern wingback such as this? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Material Experimentation in Design:** The innovative use of materials in furniture design opens up possibilities for unique and unprecedented manifestations. - **Curvilinear Loungers:** The trend of curvilinear loungers offers a sleek and modern aesthetic for leisure spaces. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The integration of storage and seating in furniture design provides practical solutions for small spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore material experimentation and curvilinear designs to create innovative and desirable products. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels and cafes can incorporate curvilinear loungers with storage features to enhance their leisure spaces and offer functional seating solutions. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate multi-functional furniture to optimize space in residential and commercial settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubular Organic-Formed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Relaxation Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zephyr-lounger.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Inflatable Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-lounger.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Drink-Holding Outdoor Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lago-lounge-chair.md) - [Sleek Portable Air Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zlounger.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md)