# Foldable Felt Seating The Oyster Chair by Kawamura Ganjavian Prides Itself on Comfort By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-chair References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/furniture_design/oyster_chair_by_kawamura_ganjavian_17838.asp) & [studio-kg](http://www.studio-kg.com/news/2010/11/11/oyster.html) Don't let the Oyster Chair make you feel all clammy, instead let it make you feel all comfy. A [foldable felt seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat), it offers a minimalistic way to sit back and relax while also providing a [convenient stowaway design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair). Created by Madrid-based studio Kawamura Ganjavian, the Oyster Chair may look sleek and contemporary, yet it prides itself on being just as comfortable. Lying close to the ground, it also allows you to outstretch your legs without the need of a footrest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 65% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Foldable Furniture:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the furniture industry by creating more designs for foldable furniture as people seek convenient and minimalistic living solutions. - **Felt Material:** Using felt as a material for furniture design presents opportunities to disrupt the industry with a focus on creating comfortable and sustainable pieces. - **Stowaway Design:** The stowaway design trend highlights an opportunity to create more furniture items that are flexible and easily storable in small spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry could benefit from investing in foldable furniture designs and stowaway designs that accommodate smaller, urban living spaces. - **Material Science:** Felt is an eco-friendly material that is sustainable; investing in felt as one of the go-to materials for furniture designs offers a chance to disrupt the industry with eco-friendly products. - **Interior Design:** The trend for small-space living highlights a disruptive opportunity for interior designers to invest in furniture with a stowaway design to help maximize the limited space available. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Comfortable Artful Sculpted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asari.md)