# Ladle-Like Loungers The Dim Sum Easy Chair is a Cozy Oscillating Scoop for a Weary Sitter By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dim-sum-easy-chair References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/006212.html) & [montis.nl](http://www.montis.nl/en/producten/193-dim-sum.html) The stereotypical [rocking chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-rocking-chair) might be an old worn wooden seat, making the Dim Sum Easy Chair appear completely alien by comparison. Of course, the unusual sitting object takes a form quite unusual among even stationary chairs, embodying a bold shape and punchy colors. The Montis piece sits directly on top of a pair of [smooth wooden rockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espattio-platero-rocking-table), stained in a gorgeous dark brown hue but quite subtle in appearance. It's possible that you would take a seat without first recognizing the armchair's ability to sway. Designer Simon Pengelly modeled a very modern and atypical bottom-heavy form for the Dim Sum Easy Chair. It's comfortably padded above its base, over the armrests and up its [slender tapering backrest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair). The overall image resembles the spoon one uses to eat Chinese food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Bold Shape:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design furniture with bold and unconventional shapes to create unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Punchy Colors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with vibrant and energetic colors in furniture design to attract younger and bolder consumer demographics. - **Bottom-heavy Form:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore designing furniture with a bottom-heavy form for increased stability and comfort, providing a novel sitting experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional design elements into traditional furniture, transforming the industry with unique and captivating pieces. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate punchy colors and bold shapes into interior design concepts, revitalizing spaces and capturing attention. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create bottom-heavy furniture designs that offer both style and comfort, revolutionizing the home decor market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [Dynamic Movement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbl-rocking-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Snack Chip-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipp-rocking-chair.md) - [Rattan-Like Modern Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mua-lau.md) - [Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-chair.md) - [Posture-Maintaining Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havana-lounge.md)