# Curved Saddle Seating The Camou Chair is Inspired by the Shape of a Horseback Riding Saddle By M | Published 2014-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riding-saddle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/09/02/sculptural-semitransparent-seating/) & [christiansjostrom](http://christiansjostrom.com/) The modern look of the Camou chair can be credited to the curved shape of a traditional riding saddle. The innovative design structure of this seat allows the chair to be flexible and accommodate a wide variety of sitting styles. Designer Christian Sjostorm modeled the Camou after the arched shape of a horseback riding saddle. The chair is made from a [black mesh material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elgato-embrace) and comes with a low and flexible back. This allows users to sit in the chair in a multitude of ways depending on their preferred position. Users can sit upright with their legs in front, put either leg off to the side as if they're sitting on a saddle or even sit in this chair backwards. The flexibility of the Camou chair offers users the chance to customize their sitting experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Curved Seating:** Creating seating solutions with curved designs that offer flexibility and customization. - **Horseback Riding Inspired:** Drawing inspiration from horseback riding saddles to design innovative and modern chairs. - **Mesh Material:** Utilizing black mesh material to create chairs that are both stylish and flexible. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Integrating curved saddle seating concepts into the design of modern furniture pieces. - **Office Equipment:** Incorporating the flexibility and customization of curved saddle seating into office chair designs for increased comfort and ergonomics. - **Hospitality:** Implementing curved saddle seating in restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality establishments to provide unique and customizable seating options for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saddle-Inspired Ergonomic Modern Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepe-stool.md) - [Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moon-chair.md) - [Cross Legged Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Shapeshifting Spine-Like Work Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spine-chair.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md) - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md)