# Simple Illusionistic Seating The Inception Chair by Vivian Chiu is Full of "De-Seat" By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-chair References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org) & [vivianchiudesigns](http://vivianchiudesigns.com/#1353581/Inception-Chair) The Inception Chair designed by Vivian Chiu doubles as a [wooden chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde) and as a mind-boggling [optical illusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule). From a variety of angles, it appears as if a dozen of chairs are lined up one after the other. While there is only one chair to sit on, the Inception Chair is in fact constructed using ten different chairs, each of which is smaller than the previous. Vivian Chiu designed the Inception Chair using a standard chair design, in which she then placed more chairs of [smaller sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair). Each individual chair has hand-cut grooves on the inside edge of its seat frame as well as notches in the seats' backs, making each chair slide easily into place when put together. As a result, the chair can be effortlessly taken apart and rebuilt. While the design of the chair is extremely simple, its illusionary effect is the entertaining component of this otherwise simple seat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Optical Illusion Seating:** The use of optical illusions in seating designs creates visually intriguing and engaging furniture. - **Modular Chair Design:** Designing chairs with modular components allows for easy disassembly and customization. - **Illusionary Furniture:** Creating furniture that plays with the perception of space and dimensions adds an element of surprise and creativity to interior design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Incorporating optical illusions in furniture design can revolutionize the way consumers perceive and interact with seating products. - **Interior Design:** Using illusionary furniture in interior design projects can enhance the visual appeal and create unique experiences for clients. - **Art and Sculpture:** Exploring illusions through furniture design can blur the line between functional objects and artistic installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair.md) - [Minimal Geometric Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euclid-chair.md) - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-chair.md) - [Illusory Disconnected Component Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-armchair.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Floating Component Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-top-chair.md) - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md)