# Wall-Mounted Storage Seating The 'Folding Wall Chair' Keeps a Chair and Storage Nearby By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-wall-chair References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/09/02/wall-mounted-shelf-chair-looks-like-a-waffle-maker/) Chairs are often difficult to store and are notorious for taking up precious square footage when not in use, so the conceptual 'Folding Wall Chair' has been designed to solve these issues. The furniture piece works by [being positioned onto a wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-cafe-table) and maintaining a design that can be easily [folded up when not being used](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair). The lower section of the seat also features a hollow area that can be used for [storing books or other slim essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) to keep them out of the way and eliminate the need for a conventional shelf. The conceptual 'Folding Wall Chair' is the design work of Ahmad Ahmadian and Reyhaneh Rajabzadeh Samani, and shows promise for compact urban homes, modern offices and beyond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Living:** Designing furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes and save space in smaller living areas. - **Functional Furniture:** Creating furniture that serves both practical and aesthetic purposes at the same time. - **Minimalistic Design:** Simplifying designs to remove unnecessary elements and focusing on practicality over appearance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Industry:** Manufacturing furniture pieces with smaller size, multiple functions, and sleek designs. - **Interior Design Industry:** Integrating modern and minimalist designs to optimize small living spaces. - **Real Estate Industry:** Designing homes and buildings with compact urban living in mind, and promoting functional furniture for their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Functional Flat-Packed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool.md) - [Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pocket-chair.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md)