# Hardwood Office Chair Mat Portable Hammacher Schlemmer Mat By Bianca | Published 2007-09-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardwood-mat References: [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/73111.asp?cm_ven=CJ&cm_pla=1781363&cm_ite=Hammacher+Schlemmer&cm_cat=1511450) If your [office chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branch-ergonomic-chair-pro) sits on carpet, you know how frustrating it can be to move around -- kind of defeats the purpose of having wheels, doesn't it? Until now we didn't have many options the tacky, [clear plastic mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zagg-desk-mat) designed to be placed on carpeted work spaces, but not everyone is ready for that type of kitsch. Finally a new alternative has hit the market -- the [hardwood floor mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3w-mats). While the concept makes sense, the $300 price tag doesn't. The high-end Hammacher Schlemmer mat will likely be followed up by cheaper knock-offs, if they haven't been created already. If not, you can always put your carpentry skills to the test and build your own! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hardwood Floor Mats:** The emergence of hardwood floor mats as an alternative to plastic chair mats presents an opportunity for durable and aesthetically pleasing office furniture accessories. - **Affordable Alternatives:** The demand for cheaper knock-offs of high-end hardwood office chair mats creates an opportunity for businesses to provide cost-effective solutions for consumers. - **DIY Office Furniture:** The popularity of building one's own hardwood office chair mat highlights the potential for businesses that offer DIY furniture kits and materials. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture:** The hardwood floor mat trend opens up possibilities for businesses in the office furniture industry to design and manufacture innovative and sustainable products. - **Carpentry and Woodworking:** Carpentry and woodworking businesses can capitalize on the trend by offering customized hardwood office chair mats and DIY kits. - **Interior Design:** The introduction of hardwood floor mats as a functional and stylish accessory for offices presents opportunities for interior design businesses to offer tailored solutions for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterproof Desktop Technology Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spillresistant-desk-mat.md) - [Gravity-Defying Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sihoo-doro-s300.md) - [Wireless Soft Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-alti.md) - [Ergonomic Wheel-Shaped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-azbi-chair.md) - [Driver Seat-Inspired Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-office-chair.md) - [Stylish Executive Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-executive-chair.md) - [Plush Stylish Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-dcor.md) - [Data-Informed Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haworth-breck-office-chair.md) - [Faux Leather Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-leather-desk-mat.md)