The appearance of new materials such as polycarbonate, a tremendously resistant and malleable material, led decades ago to the design of tables and translucent chairs. These then became a great alternative to visually lighten the rooms and give them, at the same time, a modern touch.
Since then transparent chairs with a wide variety of designs and sizes have completed the catalogs of furniture companies. A couple of years ago these chairs lived a second youth and although they are not currently among the most prominent trends in interior design, they are still a interesting choice.
Types of transparent chairs
As we have already mentioned chairs made in translucent polycarbonate there are many and varied. However, we could include all of them in two groups. The first is formed by those chairs with a classic rounded back design. And the second, which includes chairs with a more modern and ergonomic design.
- Classic style. This type of chair is inspired by the baroque period, specifically in the style of Louis XV. It is a delicate chair in appearance, but it really is robust and resistant to both bumps and scratches. Technologically innovative, it is built in one piece and is usually stackable.
- Modern style. Modern design translucent polycarbonate chairs generally have rounded shapes. They are ergonomic, which makes them an especially interesting alternative to decorate dining rooms and work areas. Among these you will find designs inspired by the famous Eames Plastic Chair, one of the design icons of our time. Designs that will often feature legs in other materials such as steel or wood.
How to decorate with transparent chairs
The clean modern look of these polycarbonate chairs can convey a cool feeling. Feature that you can take advantage of to decorate warm spaces in order to strike a balance. Spaces with wooden floors, carpets or a decoration in warm tones that by itself is already cozy.
Transparent chairs are also a great alternative for in the more classic environments, to those who bring modernity. The classic table and transparent chair combination in the dining room is a success if when we want to update this. The modern air of the chairs is ideal to break with the classicism of the decoration and give it a fresher touch.
And the same goes for rustic style rooms. If you place this type of chairs around a solid wood table, you will achieve a cooler stay by breaking with the hegemony and warmth of wood. Do they seem very cold to you? You can always dress the chairs with cushions or textiles that provide greater warmth to them.
This is precisely what they do in Nordic-style spaces with this type of chair: dress it. You will be able to find among the proposals of decoration publishers a good number of ideas for make these chairs warmer. From the simplest, place a cushion on them; even the most original. We show you some below.
In which rooms to use them
As you can see, the dining rooms These are the spaces that most commonly decorate these chairs made of translucent polycarbonate. They are ergonomic chairs and they can normally be stacked, a feature that is very practical if you want to keep a few more for when guests come.
We can also find them in work zones, either in an office, in a study or next to a table or desk placed in any other room and that serves as such. It is in these latter spaces where they are most interesting due to their lightness. Being translucent they do not weigh visually which contributes to creating cleaner spaces.
Dining rooms and work areas are, without a doubt, the most popular places to place this type of chairs. But we can also give a modern touch to kitchens, bedrooms or living rooms with them. In modern and clean kitchens they fit perfectly. They also do it in both traditional and avant-garde style rooms, in which they become an extra seat.
In the bedroom they are very practical to sit down to read and leave the next day's clothes ready. They can also be used as bedside tables; you already know that beyond the classic tables with drawers, there are many other options. They are also a ideal complement to a dressing table. In the image you can see a glam style, but it is not with the only style with which these chairs make good friends, as you have seen.
Do you like chairs made of translucent polycarbonate to decorate your home? Beyond whether they fit your style or not, they have other positive and negative things. We have talked about the positives, but which ones are negative? Probably that in hot spots They will not be the most comfortable to spend long hours sitting.