# Red-Lipped Loungers The Surtur Chair Resembles Cinnamon Jujubes By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surtur-chair References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/05/17/the-surtur-chair-by-emilia-borgthor/) & [emiliaborgthor](http://www.emiliaborgthor.com/) The Surtur Chair looks good enough to eat. If only it was actually made out of the cinnamon Jujube candies that it reminds me of. Yet, it probably wouldn't make for a very [comfortable material to lounge on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair). Designed by Emilia Borgthor, the Surtur Chair is actually inspired by the fire god in Norse mythology of the same name (not some five-cent candy). Made for movement, it encourages various [ergonomic seated positions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac), emphasizing [relaxation and comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Ergonomic Seating:** Opportunity for designing innovative seating solutions that prioritize relaxation and comfort. - **Inspired Design:** Opportunity to create products that draw inspiration from mythology or other cultural references. - **Functional Aesthetics:** Opportunity to merge visually appealing design with practical functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture makers to explore new chair designs that prioritize ergonomic comfort and unique aesthetics. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to incorporate mythological or cultural inspirations into their product offerings. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to recommend visually appealing seating options that prioritize both comfort and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinnamon Roll-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bun-bun-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Curvaceous Vibrant Compact Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-seat.md) - [Modular Bulbous Lounge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-modular-lounge.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md) - [Anthropomorphic Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lounger.md) - [Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohui.md)