Furniture made out of tennis equipment doesn't sound so comfortable, at least until you see Tie-break. Tie-break is a new piece of outdoor furniture made using tennis nets. The chair is designed to be both comfortable and weather-resistant.
Tie-break was designed by Studio Bertjan Pot for German brand Richard Lampert. The chairs fill a void between the two types of garden furniture: the type that is stiff and rainproof and the type that is comfortable, yet ruined by any sort of weather. Studio Bertjan Pot's decision to use tennis netting to craft this chair is genius, as tennis netting is all-weather and has always looked quite comfortable to lie upon. Tie-break is one of the more creative pieces of sports furniture around and debuts just in time for the semifinals of the Australian Open.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- All-weather Furniture
- Designing furniture that is both comfortable and can withstand any weather condition presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation.
- Sports-inspired Furniture
- Creating furniture using sports equipment as materials opens up possibilities for unique and innovative designs.
- Functional Outdoor Furniture
- Developing outdoor furniture that combines functionality with comfort addresses the growing demand for versatile outdoor spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- The furniture design industry can explore new materials and techniques to create weather-resistant and creative pieces like Tie-break.
- Sports Equipment
- The sports equipment industry can find innovative ways to repurpose their products into functional items like tennis nets used in Tie-break.
- Outdoor Living
- The outdoor living industry can focus on creating comfortable and durable furniture that enhances people's outdoor experiences.
