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Jack-in-the-Box Seating

The Jerry Bench Comprises a Solid Block on a Flexible Spring

— February 6, 2013 — Art & Design
You might gain a bit more awareness from the act of sitting if the object that's supporting you sinks slightly beneath your weight. The Jerry Bench has been designed to do this with the use of a metal coil as its base.

The collaboration between Shaul Cohen and Oded Marcus has produced a sort of of rocking chair for an outdoor setting. On top of its tough spring is a broadening high-gloss box that establishes the object as a functional stool. With the helical bottom rooted into the soil, the sitter is permitted to sway and influence the angle of the block for his personal comfort.

Each Jerry Bench can accommodate only one person, but the minimalist lawn chair looks quite good and would prove to be useful if multiple are lined up together in a row.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Seating - There is an opportunity for designers to create more flexible seating options to help users gain more awareness from the act of sitting.
2. Outdoor Rocking Chairs - Outdoor furniture designers can explore creating more rocking chair options that incorporate new materials and technology, such as a metal coil base.
3. Minimalist Lawn Chairs - Minimalist lawn chairs, like the Jerry Bench, offer a stylish and functional seating option that can be lined up together in a row for a cohesive outdoor space design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can innovate and experiment with materials and designs to create new and flexible seating options for outdoor use.
2. Outdoor Recreation - The outdoor recreation industry can incorporate more innovative seating options, like the Jerry Bench, into their products to enhance the outdoor experience for users.
3. Gardening and Landscaping - The gardening and landscaping industry can use minimalist lawn chairs, such as the Jerry Bench, to create simple and stylish outdoor seating areas for customers.
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