# Drill-Bottomed Benches The Stray Chair Burrows Into the Dirt for Secure and Comfy Outdoor Seating By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stray-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/a-mirror-darkly-by-nick-ross/) & [nckrss](http://www.nckrss.com/projects/stray/) For the most part, [outdoor furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/settle-outdoor) take very similar forms to what you might find beneath the shelter of a roof. The difference tends to be in the weatherproof materials used. In the case of the Stray Chair, the designer recognized that many people are drawn to interacting more closely with nature when they sit outside. Thus, Nick Ross has produced a piece of furniture that brings you down towards the earth. The [wooden chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde) has been made from the merging of rigid panels to take a multifaceted and [geometric shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair). It provides the welcome support of a backrest, as well as shallow armrests with a handle to assist the user in getting up and down. The bottom of the Stray Chair is most intriguing, featuring a helix and a spike that enable you to drill the object securely into the dirt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Outdoor Furniture Integration:** Opportunity to create outdoor furniture that seamlessly integrates with nature and encourages closer interaction with the environment. - **Weatherproof Materials Innovation:** Opportunity to develop new weatherproof materials that enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of outdoor furnishings. - **Functional and Aesthetically Pleasing Design:** Opportunity to combine functionality and design in outdoor furniture, creating visually appealing pieces that also serve a practical purpose. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore new designs and materials that cater to the growing demand for outdoor furnishings. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for outdoor recreation companies to develop innovative seating solutions that enhance the overall outdoor experience. - **Materials Science:** Opportunity for materials science researchers to develop new weatherproof materials and coatings specifically for outdoor furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bste-lounge-chair.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Playful Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-outdoor-lounge.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md) - [Durable Designer Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeo-x-series-chair.md) - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md) - [Sustainable Hi-Rise Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollygagger.md)