# Communal Backrest Benches Dan Golden and Jen Huh Developed a Museum Public Chair Design By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-chair-design References: [media.designerpages](http://media.designerpages.com/3rings/2013/03/29/new-dan-golden-design-concept-series-museum-seating/) & [dangolden](http://dangolden.com/) With the desire to create functional furnishings that allow museum-goers to experience their surroundings comfortably, Dan Golden and Jen Huh came up with this public chair design. The base of the chair has a rounded rectangular shape that allows for people to sit on every side, with a [central backrest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin) that can be accessed by all. Without any armrests or separators, the piece is a continuous seat that can comfortably fit several people without creating any obstructions to the view. With a neutral color palette, this [communal bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-her-him) would be perfect in art galleries and museums so that viewers can feel relaxed and comfortable while enjoying the exhibits around them. The structural shape of this public chair design will be complementary to a spacious setting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 21% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Furnishings:** Opportunity for creating innovative furniture designs that prioritize functionality and comfort. - **Communal Seating:** Potential for developing seating solutions that promote social interaction and shared experiences. - **Obstruction-free Design:** Possibility for creating furniture pieces without armrests or separators to provide unobstructed views and enhance user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for implementing communal backrest benches in art galleries to enhance visitor comfort and enjoyment of exhibits. - **Museums:** Potential for incorporating communal seating designs in museums to create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for visitors. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Possibility for furniture manufacturers to explore innovative designs that prioritize functionality and communal seating experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Interaction-Promoting Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-seating.md)