# Sneaker Chairs Vans Sk8 Hi Chair By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-chairs-the-vans-sk8-hi-chair References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/home/the_daily_news/archive/2008/april/30/vans_sk8_hi_chair_by_coarse_toys/index.htm) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/ltd-online/vsk80001/) Seen in the gallery is a life-sized shoe chair, the **[Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab) Sk8 Hi Chair**, which was developed and produced by Coarse Toys. What could you possibly do with a [gigantic sneaker chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair) like this aside from sit on top of it? And where do you put the Hi Chair anyway? Do you try to blend it in with [avant-garde, high-end custom furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) for an eclectic look? Or let it make its own statement? What do you do? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Gigantic Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing oversized furniture pieces that merge art and functionality. - **Eclectic Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating custom furniture that combines different design styles for a unique and personal aesthetic. - **Statement Pieces:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing furniture that serves as a bold and attention-grabbing focal point in interior spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production of oversized, avant-garde furniture pieces that cater to niche markets. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in blending artistic creativity with functional design to create unique and eye-catching furniture installations. - **Custom Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the customization of furniture to cater to individual tastes and create one-of-a-kind statement pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md) - [Bold Exclusive Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-folding-chair.md) - [Sneaker-Honoring Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernica-x-stash.md) - [Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-lounge-cruiser.md) - [Red Bottom Premium Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-chair.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [High-End Headphones-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chair-design.md)