# Roller Coaster Chair Sculptures This Arial Sculpture Reimagines Outdoor Public Seating By David Ingram | Published 2015-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-coaster-chair References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/08/04/artist-baptiste-debombourg-creates-a-sculpture-that-looks-like-a-roller-coaster-of-chairs/) & [levoyageanantes.fr](http://www.levoyageanantes.fr/en/etapes/stellar/) Artist Baptiste Debombourg's roller coaster chair sculpture called 'Stellar' takes an interesting perspective towards the concept of [outdoor patio seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1). Located in the Place du Bouffay public square in Nantes, France, this brightly colored aerial sculpture was made using 300 meters of [steel tubing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection), [1,200 chairs in six different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) and took over 11 months to construct. The inspiration for the chair roller coaster concept itself came from a piece of artwork by Robert Delaunay made for the 1937 Paris World's fair, as well as the seating from the various outdoor restaurants and cafes that surround the area. With each individual chair made to represent a single person, the chair roller coaster sculpture thoughtfully plays with the idea of our own singular presence, and its relationship within both the volume and the height of the surrounding atmosphere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 19% | 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 - **Outdoor Seating Sculptures:** Opportunity to create unique and visually stunning seating options for outdoor spaces. - **Aerial Art Installations:** Potential for creating innovative and immersive art experiences in public spaces. - **Interactive Public Art:** Chance to engage and inspire individuals through interactive and thought-provoking artworks. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Incorporating artistry and creativity into outdoor furniture and installations. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Creating captivating and memorable seating experiences for outdoor restaurants and cafes. - **Urban Planning and Architecture:** Integrating artistic and functional elements into public spaces to enhance the overall urban landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colour Shift Clear Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Swivelling Marbled Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landmark-project.md) - [Stainless Steel Reflective Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Reimagined Colorful Chair Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stedelijk-chair.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md)