# Worm-Made Seating The Cocoon Chair by Rock Wang is Inspired by Nature By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-chair-by-rock-wang References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/cocoon-furniture-presents-green-silk-covered-seating-spun-by-silkworms/) Featuring a covering made of 100% natural silk, the Cocoon chair by Rock Wang is a seat that was, "designed by nature." The chair is part of an eco-friendly range of furniture (made of sustainable materials) that Wang unveiled at Milan Design Week. The silk material helps to enable the Cocoon chair by Rock Wang to boast water-resistant abilities. Durability is definitely implied as the chair looks almost like a smooth rock. Actual silkworms spun their threads around a bamboo structure to give this extraordinary seat it's silky finish. It took five days for the worms to complete their work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Materials in Design:** The use of sustainable, eco-friendly materials in furniture design such as the silk material used in the Cocoon chair offers opportunities for companies to create products that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Taking inspiration from nature, as was done with the Cocoon chair, can lead to products that are not only visually stunning but also offer unique features and benefits. - **Craftsmanship in Production:** The traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail required to create a product like the Cocoon chair using silkworms and bamboo provides opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves in a market saturated with mass-produced goods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly products by incorporating natural materials like the ones used in the Cocoon chair into their designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use products like the Cocoon chair, with their unique and visually stunning designs, to create one-of-a-kind spaces for their clients. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile companies that specialize in sustainable materials like natural silk can partner with furniture manufacturers to provide materials needed to create eco-friendly furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [Cocoon Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Ergonomic Butterfly-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-chair.md) - [Sculptural Cocooned Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Sheep Fleece Fiberglass-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welsh-mountain-hembury-chair.md)