# Privacy-Centric Chair Designs Foster + Partners Crafted the Cove Chair to Offer Privacy in Public By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cove-chair References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/28/cove-chair-foster-partners-seating-focus-work-public-spaces/) & [fosterandpartners](https://www.fosterandpartners.com/) Foster + Partners launched the Cove chair to deliver private space to people who are in busy public environments. The Cove chair is manufactured by an Italian brand [Poltrona Frau](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parka-sofa) and has a [tall enveloping structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair) to evoke a space that resembles a mini office. Its seating space is curved in form and wide to offer comfort. The unique seating structure also has a USB charging point incorporated, power supply and a table within the curved form. The Cove chair was showcased at the airport conference in Stockholm but the label imagines that the furniture piece will be implemented into public spaces, including reception areas, as well as [airport lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-islands). The cushions supporting the back part of the seat extend out to form ridged details that can double as armrests as well. Additionally, both the inner and outer surface area can be customized with a range of different leather and fabric materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Privacy-centric Chair Designs:** The trend of designing chairs with a private space in public environments is an opportunity for innovative designers to explore new materials and customization options. - **Enveloping Seating Structures:** The trend of creating chairs that enclose around the user is an opportunity for businesses to incorporate technological features, like USB charging points, into new designs. - **Multi-purpose Seating Solutions:** The trend of creating seating solutions with added functions, like a table within the curved form, is an opportunity for businesses to provide convenience to customers. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Interior design businesses can incorporate these trends into office or public space designs to increase privacy and comfort for their clients. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore these trends to create innovative seating solutions that incorporate technology and added functionality. - **Transportation:** Transportation industries, such as airports, can implement these chairs to provide a more comfortable and private waiting experience for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Contemporary Office Privacy Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plenum-cabin-by-jaime-hayon-for-fritz-hansen.md) - [Minimalist Privacy Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-seat-design.md) - [Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair.md) - [Cocoon Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair.md) - [People-Pleasing Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle-system.md) - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-chair-1.md) - [Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cube-chair.md)