# Contoured King Tut Chair The SOS Chair By Fabio Novembre By thischick | Published 2007-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-like-king-tut-in-the-sos-chair-by-fabio-novembre References: [bonluxat](http://www.bonluxat.com/a/Fabio_Novembre_SOS.html) The SOS chair by Italian architect and design icon Fabio Novembre is like a resplendent [space-age throne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01) for those who think they are King Tut. Just imagine ordering your servants around from the comfort of this great chair. It looks like it [molds to the body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-chair) and is extremely comfortable. And of course, it goes without saying that sitting in this chair nude is optional, but should be tried at least once. **Implications** - The use of [Egyptian-inspired designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliseum-chair) in fashion and decorating has proven to hold a solid following of consumers. By creating an inventive enhancement for everyday items, a company can attract buyers whose interests pertain to culturally-inspired designs, as well as to customers who are attracted to novelty items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Egyptian-inspired Furniture:** Companies can capitalize on the solid consumer following of Egyptian-inspired designs by creating inventive enhancements for everyday items, such as the SOS chair. - **Novelty Furniture:** The SOS chair presents an opportunity for companies to attract customers interested in novelty items that have a unique design aesthetic. - **Comfortable Seating:** The SOS chair's design highlights the importance of comfortable seating, and companies can innovate their furniture offerings to prioritize this feature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The SOS chair demonstrates the potential for furniture manufacturers to create culturally-inspired and novel designs that prioritize comfort for consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use the SOS chair as inspiration to incorporate Egyptian-inspired designs and novel seating options into their projects. - **Fashion:** The popularity of Egyptian-inspired designs in fashion can also translate into furniture design, providing opportunities for the fashion industry to expand into home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [African Culture-Honoring Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kundung-pembe.md) - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md) - [Timeless Contemporary Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodo-sperlein.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md)