# Sled-Inspired Seating The Toboggan Chair by Antenna Design Can Be Used in Multiple Ways By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toboggan-chair References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2012/06/toboggan-chair.html) & [antennadesign](http://www.antennadesign.com/) At first, the Toboggan Chair doesn't really resemble the object for which it was named after. Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes apparent that the [simple, sweeping lines and bare-boned aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair) is exactly like a traditional toboggan. It can be sat in a number of ways as well, either using the top portion as a backrest, armrest or a little table for tablets and small laptops like a student's desk. Created by Antenna Design, which was founded by Masamichi Udagawa and Sigi Moeslinger, the Toboggan Chair is available in two colors: robin's egg blue and dark red. Designed for [Knoll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun), the Toboggan Chair is set to be presented during NeoCon 2012 in Chicago. Moeslinger suggests that the Toboggan Chair can also by used as a unique and [small two-level coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Designing furniture that can be used in multiple ways to save space and add functionality in small and large homes or offices. - **Sled-inspired Decor:** Taking inspiration from outdoor sports and activities to create unique and stylish furniture design. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** Creating furniture pieces with simple, sweeping lines and bare-bones aesthetic for a modern and clean look. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing multi-functional furniture with innovative ideas to cater to the needs of urban and space-saving furniture trends. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating sled-inspired decor in the home decor industry to bring the outdoors inside and add an element of adventure. - **Design:** Designing minimalist and multi-functional furniture with unique concepts and aesthetics to attract modern, design-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernist Ski-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-chair.md) - [Table-Equipped Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Bended Tubular Chair-Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept.md) - [Old-Fashioned Americana Snow Sleds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-toboggan.md) - [Sloped Movement Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tippi-chair.md) - [Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuba-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Tubular Organic-Formed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair.md)