Philippe Malouin created a ‘Skid Row’ chair for Nextlevel Galerie in Paris and made some unusual design choices in the process.
The Philippe Malouin ‘Skid Row’ chair is made of shock cord and birch wood balls. The balls actually move when a person sits and then contours to your body. While sitting on wooden balls doesn’t sound like the most comfortable idea, there doesn’t seem to be anything ‘skid row’ about body-contouring chairs!
Check out the ‘Skid Row’ chair by Philippe Malouin above.
Contouring Chairs
Philippe Malouin Creates Back-Friendly ‘Skid Row' Chair
Trend Themes
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3. Personalized Seating Experience - Developing chairs that adapt to individual body shapes and preferences, providing a customizable and ergonomic experience.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Opportunity for furniture designers to innovate by creating chairs that promote better body support and comfort.
2. Material Innovation - Opportunity for materials suppliers to explore unconventional materials for furniture production, offering new possibilities for design and functionality.
3. Ergonomics - Opportunity for ergonomic professionals to develop personalized seating solutions that align with individual body contours.