# The One Shot MGX Stool Untwist to Sit By Happy Hotelier | Published 2007-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairs-one-shot-mgx-stool References: [chairblog.eu](http://www.chairblog.eu/2007/07/04/one-shot-mgx-stool/) & [unicahome](http://www.unicahome.com/p28368/materialise/one-shot-mgx-stool-by-patrick-jouin-1-available.html) This hip expanding chair was designed by Parisian designer [Patrick Jouin](http://www.patrickjouin.com/site/index.htm) for Belgian [Materialise](http://www.materialise.com/materialise/view/en/561556-Patrick+Jouin.html). If you push lightly down on the center handle of this chair, the piece will untwist into its functional form. The chair was featured at the [Salone del Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salone-del-mobile) in Milan and was recently purchased for [MoMA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-garden-of-decreation) NYC collection. **Implications** - The once simple monotonous chair has now taken on various forms, showing its continuous evolution to the present. Designers have incorporated new inventive designs that provide unique functionality in addition to style. Cutting-edge styles such as the MGX Stool has set the future for flashy designs that will be more than just "pretty." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 44% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Evolutionary Chairs:** Designers are continually pushing the boundaries of chair designs, incorporating new inventive forms and functionality. - **Functional Style:** Cutting-edge designs like the MGX Stool showcase how chairs can be both stylish and functional, setting the stage for future flashy designs. - **Unique Transformations:** Chairs that can untwist or transform into different shapes demonstrate innovative ways to create interactive and adaptable furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The evolution of chair designs presents opportunities for furniture manufacturers to create unique and functional pieces. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating inventive chair designs into interior spaces allows designers to create visually striking and functional environments. - **Art and Museum Collections:** The acquisition of chairs like the MGX Stool by museums showcases the growing importance of innovative furniture as artistic pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Table-Equipped Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-chair.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md) - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Shapeshifting Office-Ready Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egoitaliano-smirk.md) - [Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair.md) - [Shapeshifting Spine-Like Work Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spine-chair.md) - [Swivelling Marbled Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landmark-project.md)