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Rocking Saucer Chairs

The 'UFO' Seat by IT ONEOFF is Inspired by an Alien Aircraft

— May 4, 2016 — Art & Design
Consumers seeking modern furniture pieces to add to their home need to look no further than the 'UFO' saucer chair designed by IT ONEOFF that converts the design of a rocking chair into the shape that mimics an alien aircraft. The chair rotates on its curved back rather than on a hinged mechanism, giving the sitter the ability to fully control the angle of the rotation to suit their preferences.

The 'UFO' rocking chair is a sleek and contemporary furniture piece made from lightweight carbon fibre material. Despite the seat's wide shape, the carbon fibre renders the chair lightweight and mobile to sway with the sitter's movements. The inside of the chair is lined with a dapper red leather to create a contrast between the black carbon fibre exterior. Despite the seat's rounded shape, it has an interior mechanism that stops the chair from flipping.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Furniture Design - Designers are creating furniture pieces inspired by futuristic concepts, incorporating unique shapes and materials to offer unconventional seating experiences.
2. Personalized Comfort - Furniture designs are prioritizing user control and customization, allowing individuals to adjust angles and positions according to their preferences for optimal comfort.
3. Lightweight and Portable Furniture - Innovations in materials and design techniques are enabling the creation of lightweight and portable furniture pieces, making it easier for consumers to move and rearrange their living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - There is ample room for furniture designers to explore futuristic, unconventional concepts, incorporating unique materials and shapes to create visually striking and functional pieces.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate personalized furniture options into their projects, providing clients with seating solutions that maximize comfort and reflect their individual style preferences.
3. Home Improvement - The lightweight and portable furniture trend presents opportunities for home improvement retailers to offer versatile and easily movable seating options that can adapt to changing living spaces.
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