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Globular Desert Loungers

The Etazin Lounge Chair is a Desert Oasis in Itself

— June 24, 2014 — Art & Design
Kate Brown created a desert-stricken chair called the Etazin Lounge Chair as a unique piece of art and a relaxing piece of furniture combined. The lounge chair contains spherical metal that rotates on a swivel. It is about 8.5 feet tall and rotates 360º.

Laying in a concave arched chair may not sound like the most comfortable action on the planet, but this globular chair boasts similar characteristics of a hammock. It is a modern and interactive piece of outdoor furniture thanks to its rings that can be spun in any direction by its user.

This specific chair is permanently installed a the Taliesin West school in Scottsdale, Arizona amongst the student shelters in the desert, but you can order your own online and install it into any concrete or wood platform.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Outdoor Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive outdoor furniture that combines art and relaxation for a unique user experience.
2. Spherical Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of spherical designs in furniture to create unconventional and visually striking pieces.
3. Rotating Swivel Chairs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design rotating swivel chairs that offer a 360º range of motion for enhanced comfort and versatility.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative materials and designs in furniture manufacturing to create visually appealing and functional products.
2. Outdoor Recreation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new outdoor recreational products that provide unique and immersive experiences for users.
3. Art Installations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and technology to create innovative and interactive art installations that captivate audiences.
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