# Sharp Scholarly Seating The Penguin Deckchair is the Perfect Place to Lounge with a Good Read By John Ibbitson | Published 2011-12-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-deckchair References: [artmeetsmatter](http://www.artmeetsmatter.com/deckchairs) The Penguin Deckcair collection by Art Meets Matter provides a great place to curl up with your favorite book. These colorful literary loungers, inspired by paperback classics produced by one of history’s most popular publishing companies, are perfect for any book lover in need of nice place to sit and read. Featuring titles such as ‘The [Garden Party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mata-architects),' ‘The Big Sleep’ and ‘The Horizontal Man’, these [outdoor scholastic seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-beach-chair) cleverly describe what you may be using them for. Although it’s suited for outdoor use, the [Penguin Deckchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe) looks great as an accent piece inside as well. Imagine one of these wordy wonders providing additional seating in a country home or at a rustic cottage. Its compact, foldaway design also makes it well-suited for travel and saving space in small interiors. So if you’re looking for a chair that is as bookish as you are, the Penguin Deckchair has got your back. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Literary-inspired Seating:** Opportunity for creating furniture designs inspired by beloved books and literature. - **Outdoor Reading Spaces:** Potential for developing innovative outdoor seating solutions specifically designed for reading and relaxation. - **Compact and Portable Furniture:** Possibility to disrupt the furniture industry by offering foldable and space-saving designs for easy transportation and storage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create unique seating options inspired by literary works. - **Outdoor Furniture:** Potential for outdoor furniture companies to cater to readers by designing specialized reading chairs for use in gardens, balconies, and patio spaces. - **Travel and Leisure:** Chance for travel and leisure companies to offer compact and portable furniture options for vacation rentals and on-the-go book lovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reading Book Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-outdoor-lounge.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md) - [Book-Inspired Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-down-to-read.md) - [Vibrant Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-peacock-garden-bench.md) - [Versatile Beach Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-beach-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Versatile Book Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand.md)