# Gilded Mindfulness Armchairs Meditation Seat Ware Encourages the Perfect Posture in Contemplation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-seat-ware References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=960&y=2013&c=10&a=0) & [nanoin.cn](http://www.nanoin.cn/Work.ASPX) Maintaining good posture is so important during sessions of reflection and prayer, and Meditation Seat Ware has been designed to assist with that. There are all sorts of [cushions and meditation stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair) on the market, but these can be terribly uncomfortable for some people and hardly worth the encouragement of a straight spine. A team from NANOIN Design came up with 10 versions of the [low-level armchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair) and tested each one for its [ergonomic advantages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elgato-embrace). What you see here is the group's top choice and the consequent winner of a 2013 Red Dot Design Award. Meditation Seat Ware is made from strips of woven bamboo to provide strength and breathability. It has been molded quite deliberately and flexibly with specific depressions for the bum, the legs and the sitter's feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ergonomic Meditation Furniture:** Designing furniture with ergonomics in mind to support proper posture during meditation and reflection. - **Natural Materials for Furniture Design:** Exploring the use of natural materials such as bamboo in furniture design for both breathability and eco-friendliness. - **Customized Meditation Furniture:** Creating customizable furniture specifically designed for meditation and reflection that is comfortable and promotes good posture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating ergonomic designs that offer comfort and support into office chairs, desks, and other furniture. - **Meditation and Yoga:** Developing products (such as yoga mats and meditation benches) that aim to promote good posture and offer support during meditation and reflection. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Offering furniture designs that use natural and sustainable materials such as bamboo to promote a more eco-friendly way of living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Ultra-Comfortable Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-chair1.md) - [Body-Hugging Meditation Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-meditation-cushion.md) - [Meditation Wood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipassa.md) - [Folding Travel-Friendly Meditation Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhere-kneeling-chair.md) - [Immersive Meditation Support Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-couch.md) - [Mindful Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde.md) - [Spiritual Meditation Chair Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-chairs-for-meditation.md) - [Adhd-Friendly Meditation Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pipersong-chair.md) - [Modern Therapeutic Seating Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-1.md)