# Princely Wheelchairs The Steampunk Professor X Chair by Daniel Valdez By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-professor-x-chair References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/steampunk-professor-x-chair-has-everything-to-rock-static-lives/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/smeeon/sets/72157623016778829/) Who needs all those fancy schmancy hi-tech wheelchairs when you can have the [Steampunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine) Professor X chair? It certainly looks very techy, rivaling some of the best inventions seen in Sherlocke Holmes' days. Pretty impressive, right? Designed by Daniel Valdez, the Steampunk Professor X chair combines "an 1875 Eastlake Victorian [platform rocking chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidhugh-aiora) with a Permobil C300 [Power wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-wheelchair)," according to Naresh Chauhan. Also equipped with a digital sound system, vodka cranberry dispenser and a smoke machine, what more could you ask for? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Mobility Aids:** There is a growing market for mobility aids with unique and visually appealing designs that bring excitement to the users. - **Retrofuturist Assistive Technology:** Consumers are looking for assistive technology that combines the nostalgia of the Victorian era with the innovation of modern technology. - **Multifunctional Mobility Solutions:** Mobility aids that are equipped with additional features, such as a sound system or drinks dispenser, are becoming more popular. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobility Aid Manufacturing:** Companies in the mobility aid manufacturing industry may benefit from incorporating visually appealing and multi-functional designs into their product offerings. - **Assistive Technology:** Assistive technology companies should consider incorporating a retrofuturist design aesthetic to offer unique products in an increasingly competitive market. - **Event Equipment Rentals:** Companies in the event equipment rental industry may consider adding the Steampunk Professor X chair to their inventory for customers looking for unique and memorable seating options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discrete-wheelchair.md) - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [Transformable Hybrid Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeen.md) - [Transformable Lightweight Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeliy.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Airplane-Friendly Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airchair-wheelchair.md) - [VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-wheelchair.md) - [Opulent Robotic Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moiin-robodesk-gaming-chair.md)