# Modular Conversation Chairs This Conversation Seating Set Lets Two or More Chat Comfortably By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-seating-set References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/studio-adaptable-seating-system-anywhere/) & [unstudio](http://www.unstudio.com/) 'Studio' is a [flexible conversation seating set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating) by [UNStudio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-twin) that can be reconfigured to suit the needs of any environment, or any number of people. When you're sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with someone, it can be hard to have a conversation where you're left with enough space to comfortable turn and look at one another. Instead of this, the design for the vibrant studio chairs gives each person their own seat, with plenty of room to move about. This way, two people sit in opposing directions, able to have a comfortable conversation in more or less the same amount of space. For groupings of more than two people, the open ends of the chairs can be butted one against another to create a [long, curvy seating system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-modular-seating) that helps to make conversations semi-private. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Seating:** Opportunity for creating customizable seating solutions that can be easily reconfigured to suit different environments and group sizes. - **Individual Conversation Spaces:** Opportunity to design seating arrangements that allow individuals to have comfortable conversations while maintaining personal space. - **Semi-private Group Seating:** Opportunity to develop seating systems that can create a semi-private and intimate atmosphere for group conversations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Innovations in furniture design can revolutionize the way seating arrangements are created and tailored to specific needs. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and event venues can enhance customer experience by offering modular seating options that promote comfortable conversations. - **Office Environments:** Companies can improve collaboration and communication by incorporating modular conversation chairs into their office spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Modular Seating Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Wooden Twin Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same.md) - [Systematic Seating Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system.md) - [Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series.md)