# Star Trek Control Chairs Spock-Inspired Seating for Your Home By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-control-chair-spok-seating-for-your-home References: [random-good-stuff](http://www.random-good-stuff.com/2008/12/26/replica-star-trek-control-chair/) & [skymall](http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail.htm?pid=102827155&pnr=W22&cm_mmc=ls-_-affiliate-_-Catalog-_-102827155&pnr=W22&siteID=zgmC70XXLTQ-wsV_XJT4PeRoPnX1iPeTBg) This is a truly hideous piece of furniture but one that all true space geeks will lust after. Even if they don’t admit it, trust me, they will. This officially-licensed 'Star Trek' [control chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarisgo-chair) is an exact replica of the original. It comes complete with a [working swivel design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-directors-chair), light-up controls and sound effects from the legendary 'Star Trek' series. So this chair will not be annoying at *all*, then, in the hands of a child or a drunk man. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geek-culture Furniture:** Creating furniture pieces that appeal to enthusiastic subcultures and fandoms can lead to increased brand engagement and sales. - **Replica Collectibles:** Designing and manufacturing exact replicas of popular culture items can bring in sizable profits for companies. - **Interactive Seating:** Incorporating features like light-up controls and sound effects in furniture products can provide an immersive experience for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Companies in the furniture industry can capitalize on creating pieces that cater to niche markets and subcultures. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can benefit from creating highly detailed and accurate replicas of popular culture items. - **Entertainment:** Pop culture franchises that are popular among enthusiasts can expand their merchandise offerings by partnering with furniture manufacturers to create unique and interactive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Branded Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-x-star-wars.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md) - [Tech-Infused Egg Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arne-jacobsen.md) - [Branded Superhero Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noblechairs-hero-iron-man-chair.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Scorpion-Like Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk-scorpion.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-lamborghini-furniture-pieces.md)