# Architectural Armchair Art Sit Stay by Ted Lott Challenges the Formality of Woodworking By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-stay-by-ted-lott References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/02/08/ted-lotts-house-on-an-armchair/) & [tedlott](http://tedlott.com/) Sit Stay by Ted Lott is artwork that tests the boundaries of woodworking in both architecture and furniture design. It does so by combining the two in a unique dioramic-like creation. The American artist has fashioned a two-storey house frame using an antique high-back armchair as its foundation. Lott says, “When viewing woodworking in the context of objects made with wood; housing, particularly stick frame construction, emerges as possibly the most widespread use of the material through out the modern world.” Sit Stay by Ted Lott is clearly not meant to be sat on or lived in. Instead, it shows that there is often a sense of formality and tradition to the woodworking artform. By creating a piece steeped in tradition, Lott manages to challenge this formality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Combining Art and Architecture:** The fusion of artistic elements with architectural design opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in industries such as real estate development and interior design. - **Challenging Formality in Woodworking:** Pushing the boundaries of woodworking tradition can stimulate innovation in furniture design and manufacturing. - **Creating Unique Dioramic Art:** The development of new techniques and technology to create dioramic art can disrupt the art industry, particularly in creating immersive experiences and installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate Development:** Architectural armchair art could inspire innovative designs for public spaces and real estate developments that incorporate artistic elements. - **Furniture Design and Manufacturing:** Challenging traditional woodworking can lead to new designs and production methods in furniture manufacturing. - **Art Installation and Exhibition:** The creation of unique dioramic art could revolutionize the art installation and exhibition industry, opening up new possibilities for immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-the-alternate-ending.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hound-lounge.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-chair-design.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md)