The Sacrificial Chair essentially sacrifices one practical purpose for another. It follows an observation that such pieces of furniture are not always used for sitting. Instead, they become like racks for clothing, whether to display them, store them or dry them. To highlight this secondary job, the Sacrificial Chair gives up its original purpose by boasting a bare-boned frame more conducive to hanging than sitting.
Designed by Thing Industries, the Sacrificial Chair is a slimmer version of the Punga & Smith's similarly named design. Showing that less is more, the frame is created in all-white to make it almost invisible against white walls. This allows the Sacrificial Chair to blend into its surroundings when not in use.
Great for all types of homes, the Sacrificial Chair replaces boring racks.
Drying Rack Seating
The Sacrificial Chair by Thing Industries Gives Up Its Original Purpose
Trend Themes
1. Multi-purpose Furniture - The Sacrificial Chair exemplifies the trend of furniture that serves multiple practical purposes, such as drying, storing, and displaying clothing.
2. Minimalist Design - The all-white frame of the Sacrificial Chair reflects the trend towards minimalist design, offering a sleek and understated aesthetic.
3. Blending Into Surroundings - The Sacrificial Chair follows the trend of furniture that seamlessly blends into its surroundings, making it less obtrusive when not in use.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The Sacrificial Chair is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the furniture industry to create multi-purpose pieces that maximize functionality in small spaces.
2. Home Decor - The rise of minimalist design, as seen in the Sacrificial Chair, creates opportunities for the home decor industry to produce sleek and versatile products.
3. Interior Design - The trend of furniture that seamlessly blends into its surroundings opens up opportunities for interior designers to create cohesive and visually pleasing spaces.