# Wire Mesh Rockers Rocking Chair No. 1 by Brendan Gallagher is Inspired by Bustle Clothing By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-chair-no-1 References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/10/07/rocking-chair-by-brendan-gallagher/) & [brendangallagher](http://www.brendangallagher.ca/brendan-gallagher---rocking-chair-no.1.html) The Rocking Chair No. 1 has both traditional and modern elements that work to make it as intriguing a rocker as any encountered before. From what appears to be a floating backrest and seat to the dramatic proportions, the chair is a unique piece of furniture that would catch anyone's eye. Designed by Canadian industrial design student Brendan Gallagher, the Rocking Chair No. 1 was created for a school project that tasked each student to incorporate the stylistic qualities of a fashion designer into their own design. It was inspired by Toronto-based clothing company [Bustle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blu-dot-4). Made out of [solid walnut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde) and powder-coated mesh, the rocking chair embodies the label's "combination of crisp silhouettes, patterns, and colorful highlights," according to the designer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Intriguing Rocking Chairs:** Designers are incorporating traditional and modern elements to create unique and captivating rocking chairs. - **Fashion-inspired Furniture:** Designers are drawing inspiration from fashion designers to create furniture pieces that embody their stylistic qualities. - **Mixed Materials in Furniture Design:** Designers are experimenting with contrasting materials, such as solid wood and mesh, to create visually striking furniture pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can create captivating rocking chairs by incorporating traditional and modern elements. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can collaborate with furniture designers to create furniture pieces that embody their stylistic qualities. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Manufacturers specialized in materials like solid wood and mesh can partner with furniture designers to create visually striking furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Rocking Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-rocking-chair.md) - [Modernized Rocking Chair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodding-chair.md) - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-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) - [Dynamic Movement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbl-rocking-chair.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Sleek Structural Rocking Horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-chair.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md)