# Oversized Feather Chairs The 'Narl' is a Giant Chair That's Covered in Feather-Like Cushions By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-chair References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2016/05/27/the-narl-chair/) & [icff](http://www.icff.com/) The 'Narl' is a giant chair, relatively speaking, designed by by Carl Durkow of Drexel University. The chair was presented at the New York city [ICFF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-dawson) fair -- which featured a number of unique luxury furniture products. For the Narl chair, Carl Durkow covered a [spherical base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-doughnut-chair) that has a large indent in it with small thin cushions that look like feathers. The indent of the chair makes it look like a welcoming place to relax, with its [sides enveloping you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo) in a haven of soft fleece and its circular structure allows it to function as a rocking chair as well. With its wonderfully bizarre appearance, the Narl adds an element of eccentricity to any space, however its light gray material does not make it too overpowering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Oversized Furniture:** The trend of oversized furniture is disrupting traditional interior design schemes, creating opportunities for furniture companies to produce unique and unconventional products like the Narl chair. - **Feather-like Textures:** The use of feather-like textures in furniture design is becoming increasingly popular, offering innovative opportunities for materials companies to develop new soft and fluffy materials. - **Cocooning Seating:** The concept of cocooning seating, such as that offered by the Narl chair, is a rising trend in furniture design, creating opportunities for ergonomic and immersive experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of oversized furniture and feather-like textures, creating eccentric and unique products like the Narl chair. - **Materials:** The materials industry can seize opportunities to develop new soft and fluffy materials to incorporate into furniture design, therefore expanding the concept of feather-like textures. - **Interior Design:** As cocooning seating continues to rise in popularity, there is an opportunity for interior designers to create immersive and luxurious environments that embrace unconventional furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smooth Textile Rounded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narinari.md) - [Sartorially Inspired Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narinari-chair.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Childhood-Informed Dome Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clodette-chair.md) - [Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Deco-Inspired Chunky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-curve-big-chair.md) - [Modernized Rocking Chair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodding-chair.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md)