# Tactile Bubble Seating This Quilt Sofa by Ronan Bouroullec and Erwan Bouroullec is Voluminous By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quilt-sofa References: [mattermatters](http://mattermatters.com/product.asp?id=478) & [mattermatters](http://mattermatters.com) Manufactured by Established & Sons, this Quilt Sofa by Ronan Bouroullec and Erwan Bouroullec is design-conscious without skipping out on comfort. Marrying aesthetics with function, the voluminous furniture piece boasts a cocoon-like seat that sits atop a powder-coated steel frame. The sofa features a quilted seat that is adorned with bulbous cushioning. It is constructed from a combination of fiberglass, foam and fabric materials. Measuring 82.7" in length, 47.2" in depth and 29.5" in height, Ronan Bouroullec and Erwan Bouroullec's Quilt Sofa is nothing short of amazing. The piece is not only incredibly comfortable but also boasts a sculptural design that is both chic and artful. When displayed within one's home, the piece is sure to become an instant focal point and conversation piece among design-savvy guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tactile Seating:** Designing furniture with tactile components to add sensory experience - **Quilted Furniture:** Using quilt patterns in furniture design - **Cocoon Seating:** Incorporating cocoon-like seating into furniture designs ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can design and create seating with tactile sensations to offer a unique user experience and differentiate from competitors - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can offer furniture with quilted patterns or cocoon-like seating arrangements for a visually appealing living space - **Retail:** Retailers can market these tactile and artful sofas as unique, design-conscious furniture pieces for shoppers looking to make a statement in their home ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voluptuous Texture Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bretz-balaao.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Enveloping Sofa Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo.md) - [Bulbous Modular Retro Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-sofa-1.md) - [Ultra-Relaxed Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-pillo.md) - [Bubbly Boucle Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prostoria-buffa-collection.md) - [Comfort-Centric Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henn.md) - [Laidback Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natuzzi-bao.md) - [Modular Vibrant Rounded Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-sofa.md)