Designer Elena Prokhorova designs the new Brace Lounge Chair, which can be simply described as a beanbag that is framed by an exoskeleton. The concept aims to give some structure to the bag-like chair with a metal armature that functions as the 'brace.'
It wraps around the back and base of the chair, complete with harness straps that hold it all in place. The inspiration stems from the 'effortless style' of the urban 'sweller' as it fuses both form and function into its designs. The soft seating is connected to the frame and to operate the silhouette, the user sits down and pulls the belt or harness around the back of the frame and secures it in place with a carabiner.
Image Credit: Elena Prokhorova
What's Driving This Trend
- Structured Beanbag Chairs
- Opportunity to disrupt the traditional beanbag market with designs that offer structure and support for a more comfortable seated experience.
- Exoskeleton Furniture
- Opportunity to explore the intersection of furniture and technology by incorporating metal armatures that provide structure and support.
- Convertible Seating
- Opportunity to design furniture that can be easily transformed and adapted to different seating arrangements or needs.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture
- Innovative designs like Prokhorova's Brace Lounge Chair can offer a unique selling point for furniture retailers and manufacturers.
- Interior Design
- Designers and architects can incorporate the trend of structured beanbag chairs into residential and commercial interior design projects.
- Technology
- With the use of metal armatures, the structured beanbag chair trend can open up possibilities for technology companies to experiment with smart furniture.
