# Bumpy Chair Backs The ‘Nub Collection' by Patricia Urquiola Features Knobby Seat Backs By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nub-collection References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/nub-collection) & [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/tag/patricia-urquiola/) Patricia Urquiola is the designer behind the Nub Collection for Andreu World America: a simple and playful piece with its nobly spindles. The majority of the chairs have shorter, wider legs and have a [classic vintage feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-chair) to them. However, this classic chair back comes in various colors and styles which include varying leg heights. Making them great for a retro-inspired home or a modern one. The clean and classic design of the chair back that is featured throughout the collection is timeless and will continue to remain so for a long time. Not to mention the awesome massaging capabilities this chair could have! The nubs on the back of the chair could potentially do some great deep tissue massages. So whether you need a back massager or a great classic chair, the [nobbly chair backs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charu-chair) by Patricia Urquilo will have you covered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Classic Vintage Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate classic vintage elements with modern functionality in furniture design. - **Customizable Chair Backs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies or methods to create chair backs with customizable color options and varying leg heights. - **Massage Chair Revolution:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional chair designs with therapeutic features, such as incorporating massaging capabilities into chair backs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the trend of classic vintage design and offer customizable chair backs to cater to diverse customer preferences. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate the Nub Collection's classic vintage design and customizable chair backs into interior design projects to create unique and personalized spaces. - **Wellness and Relaxation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with furniture manufacturers to develop innovative massage chair options that combine stylish design with therapeutic features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Modern Dining Room Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-urquiola-x-andreu-world-bolete.md) - [High-Back Office Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandie-collection.md) - [Uniquely Structured Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair.md) - [Modernized Rocking Chair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodding-chair.md) - [Padded Upright Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-chair.md) - [Soft Geometric-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-collection.md) - [Smooth Textile Rounded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narinari.md) - [Elongated Sail-Like Backrests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-surf-task-chair.md) - [Shapeshifting Spine-Like Work Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spine-chair.md)