# Enfolding Illuminating Seats The Nieuwe Heren Poets Chair Affords a Retractable Radiant Repose By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nieuwe-heren-poets-chair References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5713078/to-hell-with-lamps-this-chair-lights-itself) & [nieuweheren](http://www.nieuweheren.com/) There are some occasions that require both a [light and a portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-portable-lamp) perch, and the Nieuwe Heren Poets Chair fulfills both requests. Designed with the act of reading bedtime stories in mind, this cheery chair makes the [perfect seat and standing lamp hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onurhan-demir). Available in two colors so far, the Nieuwe Heren Poets Chair cleverly satisfies two necessities. When it's not needed, the [foldable seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat) can be flattened against the wall and the light can be used as a stand-alone illuminator. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foldable Furniture:** The design of the Nieuwe Heren Poets Chair presents the opportunity for foldable, multi-functional furniture that combines practicality and style. - **Hybrid Lighting:** The integration of lighting and furniture provides an opportunity for hybrid lighting designs that are both functional and aesthetic. - **Portable Seating:** The demand for portable and versatile seating options presents an opportunity for designers to create innovative, lightweight seating solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The Nieuwe Heren Poets Chair presents an opportunity for furniture designers to explore the intersection between functionality and aesthetics in portable seating. - **Lighting Design:** The integration of lighting in furniture presents an opportunity for lighting designers to create innovative solutions for versatile and portable lighting. - **Interior Design:** The demand for practical and multi-functional furniture presents an opportunity for interior designers to incorporate foldable and hybrid designs in spaces with limited square footage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Mood Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumen-chair.md) - [Multifunctional Bold Poetic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verse-3d-printed-chair.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Cabin-Shaped Reading Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boof-reading-light.md) - [Tranquil Reading Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapters-furniture.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-chair-1.md) - [Flatpack Adventure-Ready Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-chair.md)