# Curvaceous Lobby Seating These Mitab Chairs Were Created to Make Waiting Areas Less Intimidating By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitab-chairs References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/mitab-ascent-commune-stockholm-furniture-fair-01-26-2017/) & [mitab.se](http://mitab.se/en/products/) Airports, doctor's offices, [corporate spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myami-collection) and similar environments are often seen as aesthetically cold places, however these new Mitab chairs are part of an effort to make them more comfortable and inviting. Dubbed the 'ASCENT' collection, the seating has a [curvaceous shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair) that's both attractive and supportive in all the right places. Each of the chairs are placed on a long wooden block, which has its edges shaved down to ensure that the soft minimalist appearance brought by the seats themselves is maintained. On the wooden block, electrical outlets are included along the front, allowing those seated to charge their phones, laptops, or any other electronic devices as they relax. In addition to the Mitab chairs, the Swedish design firm created tables to go along, which have a similar streamlined look and useful outlets on the legs. With these pieces, corporate consumers are able to make their clients feel more at ease. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/mitab-ascent-commune-stockholm-furniture-fair-01-26-2017/), [mitab.se](http://mitab.se/en/products/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Comfortable Waiting Areas:** Design innovations that create comfortable and inviting environments in waiting areas. - **Curvy Seating:** Design innovations that feature curvaceous and supportive seating. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Design innovations that incorporate useful features, such as electrical outlets, into furniture pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can adopt these design features to make their lobbies feel more welcoming and comfortable. - **Medical Industry:** Hospitals and clinics can use these seating solutions to create a more calming environment for patients. - **Corporate Industry:** Companies can incorporate these furniture pieces in their offices to create a more relaxed and inviting atmosphere for clients and employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Airport Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gateway-collection.md) - [Airport Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-islands.md) - [Curved Comfort Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysa.md) - [Sculptural Welcoming Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monolit-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Comforting Designer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge-by-layer.md) - [Modern Seating Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-chair.md) - [High-Performance Travel Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/departures-seating.md)