# Stout-Legged Seating The Ru Chair by Shane Schneck is Functional and Cool By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ru-chair References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/shane_schnecks_handy_ru_chair_15959.asp) & [shaneschneck](http://www.shaneschneck.com/ru.html) You definitely won’t rue the day you buy the Ru Chair. Why? Well, not only is it a pretty [unique and interesting seating option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair), it’s design will also make your daily chores that much more easier. Designed by Shane Schneck, the Ru Chair features [stout legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair) that conveniently allows the bottom of the seat jut out unobstructed so that it can rest on the table for easy sweeping/mopping chores. The Ru Chair is also [conveniently stackable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stout-legged Furniture:** Designing furniture with stout legs that allow it to be easily cleaned or maintained presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. - **Multifunctional Seating:** Creating seating that serves more than one purpose or makes daily tasks easier presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. - **Stackable Seating:** Designing stackable seating options presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry, specifically for those who are looking to save space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Innovating on the design of furniture, specifically seating, with the goal of making it more functional and practical presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturing companies. - **Home Goods Retail:** Retail companies that specialize in home goods could benefit from selling unique and multifunctional furniture pieces like the Ru Chair. - **Facilities Management:** Facilities management companies could take advantage of the Ru Chair's design to make daily chores like sweeping and mopping easier and more efficient. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Legless Floor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-chair.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Table-Equipped Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Solid Wooden Stackable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naku.md)