Leo Kempf's 'Tired Lounge' is a furniture piece in the shape of half a rubber tire but looks way more modern than it sounds.
The lounge chair is made up of a frame from FSC-certified birch and upholstered by strips of black rubber, creating an in-and-out weaving pattern to dress the chair in style. In a simple U-shaped design, it is also a rocking recliner. Leo Kempf's 'Tired Lounge' is truly a modern day rocking chair.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Modernized Rocking Chairs
- Opportunity for designers to create updated versions of traditional rocking chairs that blend style and functionality.
- Innovative Upholstery Materials
- Potential for using unconventional materials, such as rubber strips, to create unique and visually appealing furniture pieces.
- Sustainable Furniture Design
- Demand for eco-friendly furniture made from certified sustainable materials provides an opening for innovative designers to create environmentally conscious seating options.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore new design aesthetics and incorporate unconventional materials to create modernized seating options.
- Home Decor
- Market for unique and stylish seating options encourages designers and retailers to showcase modernized rocking chairs as statement pieces for interior design.
- Sustainable Living
- Growing interest in sustainable living opens up opportunities for eco-friendly furniture companies to offer modernized rocking chairs made from certified sustainable materials.
