# Eccentric Molten Couches The Sofa Outdoor Bench Seems to Melt Beneath the Summer Sun By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-12-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-outdoor-bench References: [tembolat](http://tembolat.com/gallery/101/) There must be great differences between the sorts of furniture you can put inside versus the pieces that can withstand the more extreme conditions of weather's wear and tear outside. The Sofa Outdoor Bench playfully demonstrates the idea of [structural durability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-bench) though its [sculptural reference](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench) to a button upholstered chesterfield which is frozen in a deteriorating state. The Tembolat Gugkaev couch is actually made of fiberglass and carbon, painted in any possible color and almost entirely unaffected by water, cold, heat and impact. Its smooth and rounded form gives it the silhouette of a soft armless fouton, except that a sinuous and uneven base perimeter produces a look of melting material. The whimsical Sofa Outdoor Bench has an iconic appearance, an inviting familiarity and the suggestion of comfort that few [park benches and patio chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1) can boast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: 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's Driving This Trend - **Extreme Weather Furniture:** Opportunity to create durable and weather-resistant furniture that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. - **Sculptural Furniture:** Opportunity to create unique and artistic furniture designs that blur the line between form and function. - **Fiberglass and Carbon Materials:** Opportunity to explore the use of new materials to create furniture that is lightweight, durable, and highly customizable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Furniture:** Opportunity for outdoor furniture manufacturers to develop new product lines with a focus on durability and design. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create captivating and inventive pieces that challenge conventional furniture design. - **Materials Science:** Opportunity for materials scientists to develop new composite materials that can be used to create innovative and highly functional furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvy Segmented Outdoor Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmented-outdoor-sofa.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Durable Designer Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandiablasco-mass-collection.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Water-Resistant Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection.md) - [Sculptural Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Snowfall-Inspired Sofa Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowhouse-sofa.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Ultra-Durable Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-bench.md)