# Suspended Seat Accessories Grounded / Floating Earrings Allow Chairs to Interract with Ears By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grounded-floating-earrings References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/inception-chair-wonderful-10-in-1-wooden-nesting-chairs/) & [vivianchiudesigns](http://vivianchiudesigns.com/#1385828/Grounded-Floating) The usual relationship between a person and his chair involves one sitting down onto the object in question, but these Grounded/Floating earrings will make those who usually repose rethink the concept of a seat. Exploring idea of duality, designer Vivian Chiu removes the [four-legged movable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair) from it's secure floor footing, only to suspend it from a chain and hang it several feet off of the ground. Luckily for the wearer, these [stripped cane chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr) are a fraction of their usual size and weight, measuring just 4 inches in height and made from painted brass. Plato's chair takes a conventional from with a new function in these Grounded/Floating earrings, allowing design-minded fashionistas to sport a [single dangling seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-chair), or a succession of three connected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Suspended Seating:** Designers are exploring the concept of suspending chairs and creating unique seating experiences. - **Miniature Furniture:** Designers are experimenting with creating miniature versions of traditional furniture, making them wearable accessories. - **Dual Function Jewelry:** Designers are creating jewelry pieces that serve a dual function, such as combining fashion with furniture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore new ways to create suspended seating experiences. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can incorporate miniature furniture as unique and eye-catching accessories. - **Jewelry Design:** The jewelry design industry can explore the concept of dual-function jewelry, combining fashion with functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Component Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-top-chair.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [High-End Headphones-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chair-design.md) - [Cross Legged Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Cubic Featherlight Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-hold-up-chair.md) - [Illusory Disconnected Component Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-armchair.md) - [Peaceful Geometric Hanging Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iko-hanging-chair.md)