# Sculptural Cantilever Seating The 'Panta Rhei' Chair for Two Invites Group Patterns By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantilever-seating-panta-rhei-chair-two-gypser References: [aszozo](http://www.aszozo.com/design/panta-rhei-gypser) & [gypser](http://www.gypser.com/products.php) If more than two is a crowd but you still want your friends around sometimes, the cantilever Panta Rhei chair by Gypser will offer you the much sought for flexibility in eye-catching style. Panta Rhei is a famous aphorism by Greek philosopher Heraclitus meaning “everything is in a state of flux.” This is probably what designer Florian Baptist Gypser wanted to incorporate in his 100% handmade creation: a chair that accommodates [cuddly interactions for two](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same) but can also be arranged in [group seating configuration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair) in order to adapt to all the needs of its occupant. Even its [fluid cantilever design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipen) evokes this flexibility, with attractive slick curves and lively color contrasts. The alluring chair, on its own or in a variety of creative arrangements, presents the absolute addition to lobbies, lounges, private clubs and, why not, your darling living room, making interaction truly irresistible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Flexible Seating:** Opportunity for creating seating options that can be easily rearranged for different group sizes and social interactions. - **Eye-catching Design:** Opportunity to incorporate unique and visually appealing elements in furniture design to attract attention and create a memorable experience. - **Adaptable Configurations:** Opportunity to develop furniture that can be easily transformed and configured to meet the changing needs and preferences of users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create innovative seating solutions that promote flexibility and adaptability. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels, lounges, and private clubs to enhance their space with eye-catching and flexible seating options. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate sculptural cantilever seating in their projects to add a unique aesthetic element and functional flexibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.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) - [Sustainable Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series.md) - [Balance-Inspired Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seating-collection.md)