# Swaying Sofa Designs The Extranorm 'Equilibriste' Rocking Sofa Adds Movement to Furniture By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-sofa References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/12/21/59060/patrick-knoch-of-extranorm-designs-modern-rocking-sofa.html) & [blog-espritdesign](https://blog-espritdesign.com/mobilier/canape/equilibriste-canape-extranorm-45350) The Extranorm 'Equilibriste' rocking sofa allows sitters to experience the comforting feeling of being in a [rocking chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-rocking-chair) while enjoying the comfort of a traditional couch. The Extranorm 'Equilibriste' sofa is the design work of Patrick Knoch and features a rocking design that allows it to move from side-to-side when sat on. This allows multiple sitters to rock back and forth or allow a single sitter to move themselves to enjoy the soothing experience. The Extranorm 'Equilibriste' rocking sofa can be utilized as a piece of [living room furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-pillo) on a daily basis as well as a [spare bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensven-modular-bed-rocker) when a guest stays over. The Extranorm 'Equilibriste' sofa design can be upholstered with one of 49 different colors to make it suitable for virtually any kind of home decor design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rocking Furniture:** The trend of incorporating movement into furniture design presents an opportunity for innovative rocking chairs and sofas. - **Convertible Furniture:** The trend of multi-functional furniture creates a market for sofas that can convert into beds for additional sleeping space. - **Customizable Home Decor:** The trend of personalized home design opens up possibilities for sofas and furniture that can be customized with a wide range of colors and styles. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate movement into chairs and sofas. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the market for customizable furniture that can match different interior design styles. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from the convertible nature of rocking sofas, which can provide additional sleeping options for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Rocking Chair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodding-chair.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [All-Direction Wobbling Rocking Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbling-rocking-chair.md) - [Rocking Table-Mounted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espattio-platero-rocking-table.md) - [Contemporary Rocking Pouffe Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platero.md) - [Cross Legged Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair.md) - [Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-chair.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md)