# Minimalist Rocking Chair Concepts The Felix Chair by Frederic Richard for PER/USE is Contemporary By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-chair-designs References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/design/felix-chair-frederic-richard-peruse/) & [peruse.be](http://www.peruse.be) The Felix Chair by Frederic Richard is a [rocking chair concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espattio-platero-rocking-table) created for furniture manufacturer PER/USE. The designer remixes the traditional furniture piece and transforms it from grandma-chic to design-savvy. His contemporary rocking chair product is available in four finishes that include black, white and grey along with a natural wood that is a favourite among lovers of a [Scandinavian design aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danish-midcentury-modern). This modernist chair is a great addition to industrial lofts, bare gallery spaces and contemporary cottage homes that are in need of a chic decor accent. Frederic Richard's Felix Chair is not only sleek and lightweight but is also super comfortable for its users. Whether a fan of traditional or modern design, users are sure to enjoy sitting and swaying in the [contemporary furniture piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 31% | 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 - **Contemporary Rocking Chairs:** Design-savvy rocking chairs could be a new trend in contemporary furniture design. - **Minimalist Furniture:** Minimalist and sleek furniture design could become more popular in modern homes and offices. - **Remixed Traditional Furniture:** Remixes of traditional furniture could become more popular among consumers looking for a modern twist on classic pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers could capitalize on the trend of contemporary rocking chairs and minimalist furniture design to cater to modern consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers could use contemporary rocking chairs as a unique and stylish addition to their clients' homes or offices. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers could market contemporary rocking chairs and minimalist furniture to consumers looking for design-savvy accents to their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Rocking Chair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodding-chair.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [Sleek Structural Rocking Horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-chair.md) - [Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-chair.md) - [Geometric Rocking Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-rocking-chair.md) - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-chair.md) - [Dynamic Movement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbl-rocking-chair.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md)