# Chunky Communally-Oriented Armchairs The 'Botera' Chairs are Designed by E-GGS for Miniforms By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botera-chair References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/01/16/these-adorably-plushy-armchairs-function-flawlessly-in-public-and-private-setting/) & [e-ggs.it](https://www.e-ggs.it/project/botera/) The 'Botera' chairs are a friendly, [comfortable seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysa) for homes, offices or waiting rooms that are capable of being used in a multitude of orientations to offer a relaxed place to unwind. Designed by [E-GGS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bice-chair) for Miniforms, the chairs are padded with four types of foam that will provide enhanced comfort to make the furniture feel as comfortable to sit on as it is to admire. The seats are capable of being used on their own or grouped into small clusters to make them ideal for the needs of business owners or homeowners alike. The 'Botera' chairs are finished with an array of materials and are an example of the shift towards [high-end furniture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection) that accommodate a need for functionality. Image Credit: Yanko Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Communal Seating Solutions:** The trend towards communal seating solutions has created opportunities for furniture designers to create comfortable, versatile seating options that cater to different types of spaces. - **Multi-functional Design:** The trend towards multi-functional furniture design has created opportunities for designers to create comfortable seating that can be used in different orientations to meet the diverse needs of users. - **Luxurious Comfort:** The trend towards high-end furniture designs that offer both style and comfort has created opportunities for designers to create padded seating solutions with multiple layers of foam for enhanced comfort. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can leverage the trend towards communal seating and multi-functional design to create versatile seating solutions for homes and offices. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can take advantage of the trend towards luxurious comfort to create stylish and comfortable spaces that meet the needs and preferences of their clients. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality businesses can leverage the trend towards communal seating solutions and multi-functional design to create comfortable and versatile seating options for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Extended Backrest Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bice-chair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Sustainable Curved Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Structural Layered Bold Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-bold-armchair.md) - [Chunky Curvaceous Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/001-chair.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md) - [Fluffy Organically-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-21-minimo.md)