# Terrific Terrarium Seating Fiore Arcangelo's 'Ecoo Chair' Adds a Touch of Nature to Homes By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoo-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/ecoo-chair-by-fiore-arcangelo/) & [fiorearcangelodesign](http://www.fiorearcangelodesign.com/ecoo/) At first the Ecoo Chair looks like a modern, sculptural terrarium for the home. It becomes quickly apparent, however, that it has another purpose in addition to housing plant life and possibly even living creatures. It also forms a [transparent, tubular seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag). Impressively functional on two levels, the Ecoo Chair never loses sight of its [stunning aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-chair). Designed by young Italian designer Fiore Arcangelo, who is based in Bari, the Ecoo Chair is made out of polycarbonate. The clear material allows light to pour in while its open ends encourage optimal airflow. The Ecoo Chair provides a great environment for various plant life. It even dips in the middle to allow water to form a serene pond. Overall, the Ecoo Chair adds a [touch of nature to homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumeya-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Furniture:** The Ecoo Chair represents a trend towards sustainable furniture, incorporating natural elements like plants into functional pieces. - **Biophilic Design:** The incorporation of living flora and fauna into the Ecoo Chair is part of the larger trend of biophilic design, which seeks to bring natural elements into interior spaces. - **Transparent Furniture:** The Ecoo Chair's clear polycarbonate material is part of a trend towards transparent furniture that allows for unobstructed views of interiors and exteriors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore the opportunity to create products that incorporate plants and natural elements into functional pieces, like the Ecoo Chair. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize the trend towards biophilic design, incorporating natural elements into spaces to create a calming and stress-reducing environment. - **Green Living:** The Ecoo Chair can be seen as an opportunity for those interested in green living and sustainability, as it allows homeowners to have a functional piece of furniture that also supports plant life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiachair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Peaceful Geometric Hanging Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iko-hanging-chair.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md)