# Sleek Sledding Seats The Elephant Chair from Kristalia Suits the Snow By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-chair References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Elephant_in_the_Snow--Seating--Home.html) & [kristalia.it](http://www.kristalia.it/eng/residential/prodotti.php?area=sedute&id=134) The Elephant Chair, designed for Italian furniture manufacturer Kristalia, was named for the [steel-pipe spine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair) through its construction that imitates the backbone of an elephant. Its smooth finish is made from one continuous surface, contributing to its elegant and stylish appeal. With its [detachable base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair), this modern seating finds a fun new use when taken outdoors. The video above shows that its [light polyurethane body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat) makes the perfect sled. Sliding down hills may not have been the original intent for the Elephant Chair, but this versatile piece is perfect for nearly any environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 60% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Furniture:** The Elephant Chair's adaptability to different environments presents opportunities for innovative and multi-purpose furniture design. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Elephant Chair's transformation into a sled highlights the potential for creating unique outdoor recreational products that combine functionality and style. - **Seamless Surface Design:** The Elephant Chair's smooth and continuous surface showcases the potential for innovative manufacturing techniques and materials in furniture production. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The Elephant Chair demonstrates the need for furniture manufacturers to create adaptable and versatile pieces that can be used in different settings. - **Outdoor Recreation Equipment:** The Elephant Chair as a sled suggests opportunities for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to create innovative and unconventional products for fun and adventure. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** The Elephant Chair's sleek and seamless design prompts exploration in materials development and manufacturing processes to achieve similar aesthetics and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md) - [Modernist Ski-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Snowfall-Inspired Sofa Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowhouse-sofa.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md) - [Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal.md) - [Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffo.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bste-lounge-chair.md)