# Portable Leaning Wall Seats The Deck Chair by BERNHARD & BURKARD Grips to Any Surface By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deck-chair-by-bernhard-burkard References: [bernhard-burkard](http://www.bernhard-burkard.com/index.php?/projects/curt--deck-chair/) The stylish Deck chair by Bernhard & Burkard grips to any surface, which makes it incredibly portable. The simplicity of its design makes it versatile for any outdoor setting. This [lightweight chair is easy to store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair), and take out when needed. It's also ideal when running into the dilemma of not having [enough seats available](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity) to cater to visiting guests; these chairs allow for [comfortable relaxation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat). BERNHARD & BURKARD is a Swiss design studio that was established by Fabian Bernhard and Thomas Burkard in 2010. While attending University together, they realized the potential they had to create original products by combining their talents. The company's contemporary designs are fresh, clean cut, and sure to appeal to homeowners looking for a modern touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Versatile Outdoor Furniture:** The Deck Chair's portability and simplicity of design reflect a growing trend toward versatile outdoor furniture. - **Grip-based Design:** The Deck Chair's ability to grip to any surface reflects a trend toward grip-based design in furniture that could be applied in various settings. - **Lightweight Design:** The Deck Chair's lightweight design reflects a trend toward lightweight furniture that is easy to move and store, especially in small spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers could benefit from developing grip-based outdoor furniture that is lightweight and easy to move, like the Deck Chair. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Deck Chair's portability and grip-based design make it a perfect product for the outdoor recreation industry, which could make more use of versatile outdoor furniture like this. - **Home Design:** Home design companies and retailers could incorporate grip-based design and versatile outdoor furniture into their product lines, as consumer demand increases for products like the Deck Chair. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Adventure-Ready Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-chair.md) - [Legless Floor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-chair.md) - [Pocket-Sized Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-sized-chair.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Compact Foldable Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-lander.md) - [Versatile Beach Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-beach-chair.md) - [Beach Backpack Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-backpack-recliner.md) - [Swivelling Versatile Portable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360outdoor-chair.md)