# Minimalist Cottage Seating The Outback Rocking Chair Features a Simplified Wooden Form By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outback-rocking-chair References: [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/chairs/furniture/outback-rocking-chair/f9519) & [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/chairs/furniture) The Outback rocking chair from home design retailer CB2 embodies [minimalist design ideals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller). The cottage seater features a sleek and simple design that is a modernist take on its iconic shape. Created in collaboration with Dare Studio, this classic veranda rocker is handcrafted using FSC-certified solid eucalyptus materials. The Outback rocking chair is then finished with a mid-tone brown stain that is set to develop a grey-hued patina over time. This simplistic furniture piece from CB2 features a [sturdy frame with streamlined arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miko-armchair) and clean-cut seat and back panels. Though the chair is outdoor-safe, its makers recommend that it is stored indoors during harsh weather conditions that may damage its raw wood materiality. Decorate your porch, deck or rustic cottage interior with this [modern rocking chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espattio-platero-rocking-table). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 26% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Simplified Design:** Opportunities in creating modern, minimalist furniture designs that feature iconic shapes with simple, clean-cut panels. - **Outdoor-safe Furniture:** Opportunities in using natural and raw materials that develop a patina over time to create durable, outdoor-safe furniture pieces. - **Handcrafted Collaboration:** Opportunities in collaborating with artists or designers to create unique, veranda-worthy pieces using responsibly sourced materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Minimalist and outdoor-safe furniture designs that use natural, raw materials to create a modern and rustic feel. - **Sustainability:** Collaborating with FSC-certified and responsibly sourced materials to reduce environmental impact while still producing high-quality furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Collaborating with furniture designers to create unique, minimalist pieces that complement rustic cottage interior designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-chair.md) - [Modernized Rocking Chair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodding-chair.md) - [Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bste-lounge-chair.md) - [Geometric Rocking Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-rocking-chair.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-outdoor-lounge.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chairs.md) - [Modernized Phone-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auburn-adirondack-chair.md)