# Umbrella-Shaped Folding Seats The 'Hide And Seek' Chair by Yanagisawa Sera is Ultra-Portable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hide-and-seek-chair References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/28/this-umbrella-shaped-folding-chair-is-the-most-brilliantly-creative-furniture-design-ive-seen-this-year/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The 'Hide And Seek' chair is an illusory furniture piece that [masquerades as a conventional umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-1), but unfolds to reveal an unexpected functionality. The unit looks like an umbrella when not in use, but can be opened up to reveal a seat upon request to support the needs of those who take public transit or perhaps even the elderly to ensure they always have a place to rest. The frame within the umbrella is crafted with durable materials to support up to 160-pounds of weight, while a stretched fabric offers a bit of comfort for sitters to appreciate. The 'Hide And Seek' chair is the design work of Yanagisawa [Sera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-living) and identifies what could be done to make [folding furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) even more applicable for the modern consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Illusory Furniture:** Creating furniture pieces that masquerade as other objects to surprise and delight customers. - **Ultra-portable Furniture:** Designing furniture that is easy to carry and can be used in a variety of settings, especially public transportation. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Designing furniture pieces that serve more than one purpose, such as a seat that can be disguised as an umbrella. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can create new designs that are portable, multifunctional, and can offer an innovative illusion to customers. - **Transportation:** Public transportation departments can utilize unexpected seating solutions to provide a more comfortable ride for passengers, especially elderly riders. - **Tourism:** Tourism companies can offer unique seating solutions that are easy to carry around for travelers who are always on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md) - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Pocket-Sized Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-sized-chair.md) - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Storage-Friendly Origami Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kerf.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md)