# Affectionate Furniture The Arms Chair by Oleksandr Shestakovych is a Handy Seat By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2011-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arms-chair-by-oleksandr-shestakovych References: [junk-culture](http://www.junk-culture.com/2011/06/things-arms-chair.html) & [shestakovych](http://shestakovych.com/portfolio/arms-chair) The Arms Chair by Oleksandr Shestakovych is the sort of seat that's always ready to welcome you. This [anthropomorphic seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair) has tiny hands attached to its arms that extend outstretched like a beloved little friend waiting for a hug. Interior designers all over the world have been reinventing classic pieces to appeal to modern consumers. This recession-affected market is increasingly craving [unusual pieces of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monolit-chair) that double as art or statement pieces. These *hand*y seats transform a traditional straight-back chair into a [functional conversation piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr). The Arms Chair by Oleksandr Shestakovych is just the piece for homeowners with a sense of humor. The chair would also appeal to those with more conservative tastes, however, because its anthropomorphism isn't too over the top. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anthropomorphic Furniture:** Creating furniture pieces with human-like qualities that add a touch of personality and playfulness to the design. - **Functional Conversation Pieces:** Designing furniture that serves a practical purpose while also making a bold statement and sparking conversation. - **Reimagining Classic Furniture:** Revamping traditional furniture designs to cater to the modern consumer's desire for unique and artistic pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate anthropomorphic elements into furniture designs that enhance the overall aesthetics of interior spaces. - **Art and Design:** Creating furniture that blurs the line between functional objects and artistic installations, allowing consumers to express their individuality through home decor. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Adapting traditional furniture manufacturing processes to accommodate the production of conversation-starting pieces that cater to changing consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enveloping Nested Layer Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hug-armchair.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-chair-design.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quella-chair.md) - [Sculptural Cocooned Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Shapeshifting Office-Ready Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egoitaliano-smirk.md)