# Cute Cartoony Seats The 'Oddbod Chair' by Javier Alejandre Embodies a Retro Rendered Vibe By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oddbod-chair References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/11/30/the-oddbod-chair-by-javier-alejandre/) & [javieralejandre](http://javieralejandre.com/) Maybe it's because my mind's set in Christmas mode, but I can't help but think about how well the 'Oddbod Chair' would blend into one of those classic stop-motion holiday shows -- perhaps as Santa Claus' recliner? Designed by Javier Alejandre, the 'Oddball Chair' encapsulates a [retro vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliseum-chair) that would probably bring to mind [sci-fi references](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01) rather than Christmas ones any other time of the year. Made out of rotomoulded PET and pine, the 'Oddbod Chair' "plays at the boundary between an [inert object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palla)" and an animated movable, according to the Spanish designer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Furniture:** Opportunity for creating furniture designs that evoke nostalgia and retro aesthetics. - **Blend of Art and Functionality:** Potential for combining artistic flair with practicality in furniture design. - **Redefining Traditional Seating:** Innovation in reimagining conventional chair structures and materials for unique visual appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive potential in creating distinct furniture pieces that cater to consumers' desire for unconventional designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for incorporating statement furniture pieces with retro and artistic elements into interior design projects. - **Home Decor Retail:** The chance to offer innovative, retro-inspired seating options to the consumer market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childhood-Informed Dome Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clodette-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Dynamic Typeface-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair.md) - [Cocktail-Resembling Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Otherworldly-Inspired Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmos-chair.md)