# Wavy Circular Seats The Ondine Bench by Michael Bihain and Cedric Callewaert By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondine-bench References: [polkadot.it](http://www.polkadot.it/ondine-bench) & [outdoorzgallery](http://www.outdoorzgallery.com/mb_o) Part [public seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench) part [sculptural work of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-outdoor-furniture), the Ondine bench was created as part of collaboration between designer Michael Bihain and architect Cedric Callewaert. The concept behind the design is to make [functional art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-her-him). The Ondine bench is actually a set of three curved sections that can be reconfigured and combined in a variety of ways. Made from lacquered steel with a chromatized powder coating, the Ondine bench is also available in different colours. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Seating:** The Ondine bench's reconfigurable design showcases the trend of modular seating, allowing for customization and flexibility. - **Functional Art:** The Ondine bench exemplifies the trend of functional art, merging practicality with aesthetic appeal. - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** The Ondine bench serves as a versatile seating solution, reflecting the trend of multi-purpose furniture that maximizes space utilization. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The Ondine bench presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture design industry with its unique approach to modular seating and functional art. - **Public Seating:** The Ondine bench introduces disruptive innovation possibilities for the public seating industry by offering customizable and visually striking seating solutions. - **Interior Design:** The Ondine bench offers disruptive innovation potential within the interior design industry, providing designers with a distinctive seating option that blurs the line between art and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Curvaceous Sculptural Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench.md) - [Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-sculpture-bench.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md)