# Bendy Rainbow Chairs The 'Mr Smith the Second' Seat Looks Like a Strip of Candy By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-smith-the-second References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/mr-smith-the-second-chair-by-anthony-hartley/) & [anthonyhartley](http://www.anthonyhartley.co.uk/) The Mr Smith the Second chair is probably one of the quirkiest seats I have ever come across, and that is saying quite a lot. Fit for Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factor, the witch's home in 'Hansel and Gretal' or even a live version of [Candyland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-table), this [unique seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair) is playful, vibrant and super sweet. Created by UK furniture designer Anthony Hartley, the Mr Smith the Second chair is a [multi-colored laminated seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stedelijk-chair) made out of beech wood. The use of a high-gloss lacquer really accentuates each bend and wave, while succeeding in making it even more delicious to look at. Seriously, I'm salivating right now, as I'm sure you are too. The Mr Smith the Second chair is set to debut during the London Design Festival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 31% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vibrant Furniture Design:** The Mr Smith the Second chair demonstrates the trend of vibrant and playful designs in the furniture industry. - **Bendable Furniture:** The Mr Smith the Second chair showcases the trend of bendable and flexible furniture that adds a unique touch to any space. - **High-gloss Finishes:** The use of high-gloss lacquer in the Mr Smith the Second chair reflects the trend of glossy and polished finishes in furniture design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The Mr Smith the Second chair presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore playful and vibrant designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can capitalize on the trend of bendable furniture by incorporating versatile and flexible pieces like the Mr Smith the Second chair into their projects. - **Home Decor:** The trend of high-gloss finishes in furniture design opens up opportunities for home decor businesses to offer glossy and polished products like the Mr Smith the Second chair. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boldly Colorful Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popo-chair.md) - [Modular Chromatic Child Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidzilla-chair.md) - [Vibrant '90s-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Cinnamon Roll-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bun-bun-chair.md) - [Chromatic Chair Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-two-alike.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Curvaceous Vibrant Compact Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-seat.md) - [Chunky Curvaceous Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/001-chair.md)