# Undulating Modular Loungers This Piece of 'Furniture for Reading' Lets Bookworms Get Cozy By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-for-reading References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Furniture-for-reading/933280) Engagement in a book is quite an intimate activity, but unfortunately, most chairs, sofas and beds are not conducive to providing the [ideal ergonomic setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-lounger). This project entitled 'Furniture for Reading' establishes a new topography for a joint reading and resting surface. Caught somewhere between a flat horizontal and a totally vertical backrest, an inclined support best accommodates the ideal posture when holding a paperback. With the help of Patricia Fernandes and Ines Carvalho, Joana Santos designed an unusual perch made up of planes of assorted angles. The edges of each [modular square cushion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster) connect to create a continuous surface, enabling the user to sprawl across it on her back, stomach or even in a [range of seated positions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system). One corner of the 'Furniture for Reading' can even be removed and used as a footstool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ergonomic Furniture:** The trend of designing furniture with ideal ergonomic features to enhance comfort and support while engaging in activities like reading. - **Modular Design:** The trend of creating furniture pieces with modular components that can be rearranged and customized to fit different needs and preferences. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The trend of designing furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as providing a reading surface and converting into a footstool. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Innovative and ergonomic furniture designs have the potential to disrupt the furniture manufacturing industry by introducing new standards of comfort and functionality. - **Interior Design:** Modular furniture designs offer opportunities for interior designers to create versatile and custom-made spaces that can be easily rearranged to fit different needs and preferences. - **Home Goods Retail:** Retailers in the home goods industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-functional furniture by offering innovative and space-saving products that cater to modern lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Ergonomic Inflated Reclined Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac.md) - [Mountainous Modular Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-furniture.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Architectural Library Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md)