# Swirly Curly Seats The Toboggan Bench by Kino Guerin is Great On or Off the Snow By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toboggan-bench References: [chairblog.eu](http://www.chairblog.eu/2010/02/26/toboggan-bench-by-kino-guerin/) & [artfulhome](http://www.artfulhome.com/product/Kino-Guerin/Toboggan-Bench/57171) Sitting right side up it might be hard to imagine how the Toboggan Bench by Kino Guérin was inspired by a sled or how it would fare in the snow. If you turn the [Toboggan Bench upside down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench), though, this looks like a [sleek sled for one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-chair) (or two small people). Made of Wenge and Zebrawood veneers over laminated Luan plywood, the Toboggan Bench was created by Canadian designer Kino Guérin. This [two seater bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-for-two) retails for $1950. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Furniture Designs:** The Toboggan Bench showcases an innovative use of materials and design to create sleek, modern furniture pieces. - **Multi-functional Designs:** The Toboggan Bench's ability to function as both a bench and a sled highlights the growing trend of multi-functional designs and opens opportunities for innovation in other industries such as product design and outdoor recreation. - **Sustainable Materials:** The Toboggan Bench's use of sustainable wood veneers presents an opportunity for companies to create eco-friendly furniture that appeals to consumers' growing environmental concerns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The Toboggan Bench showcases an innovative use of materials and design to create a unique and visually appealing furniture piece that could disrupt the industry with its multi-functionality. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Toboggan Bench's ability to function in both indoor and outdoor settings provides an opportunity for innovation in the outdoor recreation industry where multi-functional products are highly valuable. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The Toboggan Bench's use of sustainable wood veneers presents an opportunity for companies across various industries, including furniture, to incorporate more eco-friendly materials into their production processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Polar Bear-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Paper Cord-Wrapped Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bench.md)