For those who have always wanted a rocking chair but could never figure out how to fit it into the house, either due to size or aesthetic, the Rocker by OOOMS, a Dutch studio run by Guido Ooms and Karin van Lieshout, provides a convenient solution. It is a special kit that turns existing static seats into rocking chairs.
Essentially, the Rocker by OOOMS comes with a curved wooden attachment that secures to the bottom of the chair's four legs. Once attached, a rocking chair is suddenly born. As simple as that, it is made out of plywood and steel. A universal contraption, the Rocker by OOOMS can be more relaxed or active depending on the situation.
The Rocker by OOOMS was created for a Designboom contest.
Chair-Converting Kits
The Rocker by OOOMS Turns Static Seats into Motion-Filled Furniture
Trend Themes
1. Chair-converting Kits - The trend of chair-converting kits allows for the transformation of static seats into motion-filled furniture, providing a convenient and space-saving solution.
2. Rocking Chair Revival - The popularity of rocking chairs is experiencing a revival with innovative products like the Rocker by OOOMS that offer a modern twist on a classic piece of furniture.
3. Modular Furniture Accessories - The emergence of modular furniture accessories, such as the Rocker by OOOMS, enables users to customize and adapt their existing furniture for different uses and functionalities.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can tap into the trend of chair-converting kits by creating innovative and versatile products that offer consumers flexibility and space-saving solutions.
2. Interior Design - With the rocking chair revival trend, interior designers can incorporate contemporary rocking chairs like the Rocker by OOOMS into their designs, adding a touch of nostalgia and functionality to spaces.
3. Home Decor - The modular furniture accessories trend presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to offer unique and customizable solutions that enhance the versatility and style of existing furniture pieces.