# Chairs for Pairs (UPDATE) The Wicker Moebius Armchair Seats Two People Face-To-Face By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moebius-armchair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/07/06/an-endless-armchair/) & [onyx-furniture](http://www.onyx-furniture.com/) The Moebius armchair is an interesting piece of home decor from [Onyx Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether). This armchair is designed to seat two people face-to-face, which could potentially lead to some awkward situations. The Moebius [armchair is handmade out of rattan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moon-chair). Most pieces of furniture avoid [seating people face-to-face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-chair-1), but the Moebius armchair actually encourages intimate encounters with its design. Check out the gallery and decide for yourself whether you'd be comfortable in such close quarters with another person. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Face-to-face Seating:** There is a growing trend in furniture design towards face-to-face seating, creating opportunities for innovative and intimate seating arrangements. - **Handmade Rattan Furniture:** The use of handmade rattan furniture is becoming popular, offering a unique and environmentally friendly option for home decor. - **Intimate Furniture Design:** The Moebius armchair represents a trend in designing furniture that encourages intimate encounters and fosters closer connections between people. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The demand for face-to-face seating and handmade rattan furniture presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create unique and personalized seating options. - **Home Decor:** The trend of intimate furniture design opens up opportunities for home decor retailers to offer innovative seating solutions that promote social interaction and connection. - **Interior Design Consulting:** Interior design consultants can capitalize on the growing desire for intimate furniture design by helping clients create spaces that encourage face-to-face interactions and enhance personal connections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Cocoon Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series.md) - [Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohui.md) - [Modern Seating Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-chair.md) - [Sculptural Cocooned Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair.md) - [Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wigiwama.md)