# Inside-Out Seating Bowling Chair Appears to Have Been Inversely Extruded Into an Intriguing Form By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowling-chair References: [davidokum](http://www.davidokum.com/bowling-chair) In designing the Bowling Chair, David Okum was less interested in how the object would be seen from the front, rather striving to sculpt a form that would be fascinating from the rear -- the angle at which seats are more often observed. The result is a product that is fascinating from every side and embodies a slight optical illusion as your eyes work to discern the way in which it was molded. A single piece of plastic forms the backrest, the armrests and the seat of the Bowling Chair, achieved by creating a sort of loop with the material and folding its thinner top band by nearly 90 degrees. The abstract shape created is emphasized by a [two-tone color treatment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller) and the open form enables unlimited numbers of the chair to be [nested together for easy storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rear-focused Sculptural Design:** Exploring the aesthetic appeal and functionality of objects from the rear, creating intriguing and visually captivating forms. - **Optical Illusion Furniture:** Incorporating design elements that challenge the viewer's perception and create optical illusions through clever molding and shaping. - **Multi-functional Plastic Furniture:** Utilizing a single piece of plastic to form various parts of furniture, allowing for efficient manufacturing, versatility, and easy storage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to explore innovative design techniques that focus on the rear aesthetic appeal, incorporate optical illusions, and utilize efficient material use for multi-functional furniture. - **Home Decor:** Potential for unique, visually captivating furniture pieces that enhance interior design by incorporating sculptural and optical illusion elements. - **Event and Hospitality:** Opportunity to provide versatile and visually intriguing seating options for events and hospitality venues, allowing for efficient storage and space optimization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Lounge Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-doughnut-chair.md) - [Cinnamon Roll-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bun-bun-chair.md) - [Tubular Organic-Formed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair.md) - [Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohui.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md) - [Floating Component Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-top-chair.md) - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md)