The Phant Chair is a piece of furniture that endearingly embodies the notion of an organized mess. Designed as a stool, the object functions most naturally as a craft table, encouraging its young users to tidy up their art-making implements in a way that certainly isn't typical.
Martin Jakobsen created four rounded wooden legs that support a timber tabletop. There are no drawers or cabinets in this item; however, long and narrow grooves have been cut into the surface. These are just the right size for pencil crayons to be slipped inside to lie flush with the smooth seat. Facing every which way, the shallow slots accommodate six separate utensils, which suffice to provide a child with a spectrum of hues with which to doodle. Just make sure that there is paper available near the Phant Chair.
Crayon-Embedded Consoles
The Phant Chair Incorporates Spaces for Kids to Stash Colored Pencils
Trend Themes
1. Organized Mess - The trend of incorporating organized chaos in design, like the Phant Chair, can disrupt traditional notions of tidiness and organization.
2. Functional Craft Tables - The trend of furniture that doubles as craft tables provides a space-saving solution and encourages creativity.
3. Hidden Storage Solutions - The trend of incorporating hidden storage solutions, such as the grooves in the Phant Chair, allows for clutter-free spaces while still keeping essential items easily accessible.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore incorporating hidden storage solutions and functional design elements to adapt to changing consumer needs.
2. Children's Products - The children's products industry can capitalize on the trend of organized mess and create products that encourage creativity and organization.
3. Stationery - The stationery industry can innovate by creating unique storage solutions and functional tools for art and craft supplies.