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Space-Saving Seating

The Hollow Chair Provides Comfort and Extra Storage

— December 5, 2011 — Art & Design
Short on space but don't want to sacrifice on style and design when decorating your home? Then you need to get yourself the Hollow Chair by Canadian designer Judson Beaumont. Its practical design features a classic armchair shape with a hollowed-out section below its seat for extra storage, making this contemporary piece not only visually stunning, but multi-functional as well.

Perfect for all ages, this chair will also appeal to children who enjoy building secret forts, as they will also love the hideaway space and crawl-through tunnel that the chair provides. With the Hollow Chair, you can participate as the chair’s co-designer by choosing what you think looks best stored in its included cubby and create your own visual masterpiece in the process. So whether it’s books, plush toys, or nothing at all, the Hollow Chair will reflect your personality and creativity with whatever you put inside it.
Trend Themes
1. Space-saving Furniture - The Hollow Chair highlights the trend of innovative and practical furniture designs that maximize limited space.
2. Multi-functional Design - The Hollow Chair taps into the growing demand for versatile furniture that serves multiple purposes, combining style and functionality.
3. Interactive and Customizable Furniture - The Hollow Chair represents the trend of interactive furniture where users can personalize and co-design their pieces, adding a unique touch to their living space.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of space-saving and multi-functional furniture designs, producing innovative products like the Hollow Chair.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate the Hollow Chair into their projects, offering clients stylish and practical solutions to maximize space while maintaining a visually appealing living environment.
3. Children's Furniture - The children's furniture industry can leverage the Hollow Chair's interactive and customizable features, providing kids with unique and engaging furniture that sparks creativity and imagination.
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