# Musical Instrument Furniture The 'Bark-A-Lounge' Sofa Chair is a Fully Functioning Amplifier By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-chair References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/01/25/41358/american-rock-room-unveils-furniture-amps-for-music-lovers.html) & [reverb](https://reverb.com/item/1315056-american-rock-room-sofa-chair-amp-head-cabinet-the-bark-a-lounge) Created by [American Rock Room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-for-the-trees), the 'Bark-A-Lounge' Sofa Chair is intended to offer musicians a hip piece of furniture that can also help out during jam sessions. Outfitted with a [fully functioning amplifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-studio), the 'Bark-A-Lounge' chair is designed by Zac Dowell and offers an ultra-hip design with electrical benefits to boot. Being that not everyone can dedicate large spaces in their homes toward being a music studio, the 'Bark-A-Lounge' chair offers avid musicians a way to outfit their home with [dual-purpose design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulala-home-elitenest). The chair enables owners to maximize space by incorporating essential equipment into their furniture for enhanced aesthetics. Better yet, the powerful components within the 'Bark-A-Lounge' Sofa Chair allows musicians to get the best sound possible in a design that's worthy of any rock palace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dual-purpose Furniture:** The integration of essential equipment into furniture creates efficient use of limited space while offering enhanced aesthetics. - **Functional Design:** Designs that serve a specific function, in this case a fully-functioning amplifier integrated into a chair, can enhance everyday experiences. - **Amplifier Technology:** Innovations in amplifier technology can lead to the implementation of more products featuring built-in amplifiers like this 'Bark-A-Lounge' chair. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can explore design opportunities to incorporate electronic components with the aim to make the consumers' everyday life more efficient while not imposing on the aesthetic value of a room. - **Music:** Manufacturers in the music industry can incorporate furniture with built-in amplifiers to help musicians optimize their limited space while still having high-quality sound performance for jam sessions. - **Home Technology:** Home automation technology companies can develop innovative design solutions that incorporate electronic components into elegant and functional furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Instrument-Holding Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-guitar-amp.md) - [Musician-Friendly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-x.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md) - [Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hound-lounge.md) - [Voice-Enabled Recliner Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitjoy-smartsofa.md) - [Style-Conscious Guitar Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amonito-guitar-amplifier.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Connected Speaker-Embedded Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovesac-sactionals-stealthtech-sound-charge.md)