# Comfy Curvacious Seating The Floater Chaise is the Perfect Fit By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-floater-chaise References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/07/06/the-floater-chaise-by-manuel-kretzer-and-mathias-bernhard/) & [responsivedesign.de](http://www.responsivedesign.de/) For anyone looking for a way to relax in style this summer, the Floater Chaise, designed by Mathais Bernhard and Manuel Kretzer, is the perfect lounger. With its [curvy design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair) and simplistic structure, this chair is sure to have users kicking back in no time. The Floater Chaise comes in a variety of shades, including an elegant black for those looking for a sleek, summer look, as well as red for those who want a more [retro feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-beach-chair) when relaxing in the sun. The design is also an [ergonomic masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elgato-embrace), as the lower half of the chair is raised just the right amount to ensure one's legs are always comfortable. **Implications** - These chairs offer users a familiar piece of furniture with a modern twist. Offering consumers products with modernist features allows buyers to feel justified in their purchases, as these commodities will give users a cutting-edge over other individuals while still serving a necessary function. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ergonomic Lounge Chairs:** Designing ergonomic lounge chairs with a modern twist to offer consumers an updated version of a familiar product - **Simplistic Furniture Designs:** Creating simple, yet unique furniture designs to attract consumers who want to relax in style - **Multi-shade Seating Options:** Offering chairs in various shades to cater to different consumer preferences and increase market appeal ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Retail:** Furniture retailers can create disruptive innovation opportunities by investing in unique and ergonomic designs such as the Floater Chaise - **Outdoor Living:** The outdoor living industry can expand their product offerings by providing stylish and comfortable furniture like the Floater Chaise, aimed at meeting the needs of consumers looking to unwind outside - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate modern and comfortable furniture designs like the Floater Chaise to offer their clients both functionality and style in their homes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Scandinavian-Inspired Floating Daybeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poolsofa.md) - [Modernized Water-Friendly Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soleil-adirondack-chair.md) - [Ergonomically Elegant Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-office-chair.md) - [Responsive Recliner Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidhugh-aiora.md) - [Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal.md)