For those who have always wanted a rocking chair but could never figure out how to fit it into the house, either due to size or aesthetic, the Rocker by OOOMS, a Dutch studio run by Guido Ooms and Karin van Lieshout, provides a convenient solution. It is a special kit that turns existing static seats into rocking chairs.
Essentially, the Rocker by OOOMS comes with a curved wooden attachment that secures to the bottom of the chair's four legs. Once attached, a rocking chair is suddenly born. As simple as that, it is made out of plywood and steel. A universal contraption, the Rocker by OOOMS can be more relaxed or active depending on the situation.
The Rocker by OOOMS was created for a Designboom contest.
What's Driving This Trend
- Chair-converting Kits
- The trend of chair-converting kits allows for the transformation of static seats into motion-filled furniture, providing a convenient and space-saving solution.
- Rocking Chair Revival
- The popularity of rocking chairs is experiencing a revival with innovative products like the Rocker by OOOMS that offer a modern twist on a classic piece of furniture.
- Modular Furniture Accessories
- The emergence of modular furniture accessories, such as the Rocker by OOOMS, enables users to customize and adapt their existing furniture for different uses and functionalities.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Design
- The furniture design industry can tap into the trend of chair-converting kits by creating innovative and versatile products that offer consumers flexibility and space-saving solutions.
- Interior Design
- With the rocking chair revival trend, interior designers can incorporate contemporary rocking chairs like the Rocker by OOOMS into their designs, adding a touch of nostalgia and functionality to spaces.
- Home Decor
- The modular furniture accessories trend presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to offer unique and customizable solutions that enhance the versatility and style of existing furniture pieces.
