# Cupboard Seats The Burden Chair Has Interesting Shelves for Extra Storage By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burden-chair References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/03/burden-chair-by-apirak-leenharattanarak/#more-35960) & [apirak.info](http://www.apirak.info/) The Burden chair is a seat created by Apirak Leenharattanarak that has storage built into the backrest and under the actual seat. It may be a little difficult to move around (you know, filled with stuff) but if you pick a convenient spot, moving it should be unnecessary. Made out of [plywood birch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair), the Burden Chair is an interesting idea in order to reduce clutter in any room. It’s [simple wooden design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pere-chair) also allows it to fit aesthetically in any room as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-purpose Seating:** Create seating options that offer more than just comfort in order to reduce clutter and maximize space efficiency. - **Innovative Storage:** Integrate storage into everyday items like chairs and furniture to provide more functional and space-saving alternatives. - **Space Optimization:** Explore creative ways to maximize space in small living areas by combining furniture with storage elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can design and produce space-saving furniture, especially for small living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate multi-functional furniture into their design schemes to maximize space and reduce clutter for clients. - **Home Organization:** Home organizers can recommend furniture products that have built-in storage features to help reduce clutter and maximize space in a home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pocket-chair.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-chair-design.md) - [Legless Floor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-chair.md) - [Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurve-furniture.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md) - [Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-armchair.md)