# Double-Seater Chairs This Chair for Two by Alexander Bennett Increases Office Flexibility By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-for-two References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/please-take-seat-invitation-chair-alexander-bennett/) & [metaproject.rit.edu](http://metaproject.rit.edu/author/bennett_alexander/) As part of the RIT Metaproject, students teamed up with Herman Miller to develop office furniture that put a focus on the relationships between coworkers—this chair for two named the Invitation Chair turns a space for one into ample room for two. The chair design by Alexander Bennett looks like a fairly conventional [office chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare) when it's closed up, but with a quick twist, the chair splits into [two separate seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further) for a cozy side-by-side seating arrangement. To help conveniently divide up the space, the chair's backrest becomes the arm rest between the two seats. The lightweight chair has a handle on the backrest and wheels so that it's easy to transport the chair from one place to another, which makes it particularly handy for [impromptu meeting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible Office Furniture:** Opportunity for creating office furniture that promotes collaboration and flexibility in workspaces. - **Space Optimization:** Opportunity to design innovative furniture that maximizes the use of limited office space. - **Multifunctional Design:** Opportunity to create chairs and furniture that serve multiple purposes and adapt to different seating arrangements. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating innovative office chairs and furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate flexible and space-saving furniture into office interior design projects. - **Office Supplies and Equipment:** Opportunity for companies to offer versatile office furniture solutions that enhance collaboration and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adjustable Position Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch2-chair.md) - [Dual-Cushion Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-chair.md) - [Seating Solution Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaproject.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Table-Equipped Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-chair.md) - [Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-armchair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md)