# Starchy Spud Seats The Potato Chair by Gert Eussen By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-chair References: [orgone-design](http://www.orgone-design.com/blog/potato-chair-gert-eussen/) & [gerteussen](http://gerteussen.com/) This here is exactly why I'll never be an artist. I mean, who looks at a potato and says to themselves, "I'm going to make a Potato Chair today." Only a true artist would state such a thing, and then actually follow up on it. Designed by Gert Eussen, the Potato Chair lives only in miniature models for now; however, they are simply models for the real-life Potato Chair that you may find yourself occupying in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 32% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Furniture:** The trend of creating miniature versions of everyday objects opens up opportunities for artists and designers to explore unique and unconventional designs. - **Upcycling:** The trend of repurposing everyday objects, like potatoes, into functional furniture pieces provides opportunities for sustainable and innovative design practices. - **Quirky Furniture Designs:** The trend of creating furniture that is playful and unconventional, like the Potato Chair, allows for the development of eye-catching and conversation-starting pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of creating miniature furniture to create unique and captivating pieces for collectors and enthusiasts. - **Sustainable Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore the trend of upcycling everyday objects to create eco-friendly and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of quirky furniture designs to offer customers distinctive and whimsical options that infuse character into their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Artfully Balanced Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-serious.md) - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-chair.md) - [Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiachair.md) - [Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohui.md) - [Kitchen-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pole-collection.md) - [Espresso Maker-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moka-chair.md) - [Wrinkled Plush Collaborative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-chair.md)