The Buoy Chair by Evan Dewhirst may look unstable, but the opposite is true. What is different is the technique used to sit on this stool. With its rounded bottom, the chair itself is wobbly; however, the approach to using it is more on a leaf rather than a full plant.
An added bonus to the Buoy Chair is that one must make use of your stomach, back and leg muscles to maintain steadiness. This may be a good thing for a kitchen or waiting room; however, it could prove a little treacherous at a bar.
The chair of course is modeled after the bobbing buoy markers used in waterways to mark direction or hazards. Evan Dewhirst employs the help of a local craftsman from Brooklyn to turn the stool’s aluminum collars.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dynamic Seating
- The trend of using seating designs that require engagement of muscles for stability.
- Innovative Chair Designs
- The trend of creating unique and unconventional chair designs that challenge traditional notions of stability.
- Functional Furniture
- The trend of designing furniture pieces that serve a practical purpose while also providing an engaging and interactive experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Manufacturing
- There is an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore new and innovative seating designs that promote active sitting and engage different muscle groups.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate dynamic seating options into their projects to create visually appealing and functional spaces.
- Fitness and Wellness
- The fitness and wellness industry can adopt dynamic seating as a way to promote active sitting and improve posture and core strength in a variety of settings.
