# Ironic Pop Art Chairs The Lick-Loving Tongue-in-Cheek Chair by Peter Harvey By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tongue-in-cheek-chair References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2009/11/tongue-in-cheek.html) & [outdoorzgallery](http://www.outdoorzgallery.com/ph_tic) The pop art-inspired Tongue-in-Cheek chair by Peter Harvey is so graphic one might almost be too squeamish to sit on it. This [sculptural celebration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tulip-chair) of the tongue really captures the essence of the mouth-inhabiting muscle. The Tongue-in-Cheek chair is made from UV resistant glass reinforced plastic with a polyester gel coat. It is supported by a [polished stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair) ($6,000) or chrome base ($5,420). **Implications** - In a consumer world where products, ideas and innovations can often seem repeated or exhausted, truly unusual products such as these [tongue-shaped chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair) can satisfy the consumer need for novelty. Companies that can provide consumers with high-end, unconventional products will appeal to consumers who find comfort and/or relief in owning truly original products that other individuals cannot afford. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Unconventional Products:** Unusual products like tongue-shaped chairs satisfy the consumer need for novelty. - **High-end Products:** Companies that provide high-end, unconventional products appeal to consumers seeking originality. - **Exclusive Ownership:** Consumers find comfort and relief in owning truly original products that others cannot afford. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can tap into the trend of unconventional and high-end products. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the creation of unique and niche products like tongue-shaped chairs. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can cater to consumers who seek exclusive ownership and originality in their purchases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boldly Colorful Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popo-chair.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Snack Chip-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipp-rocking-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Cocktail-Resembling Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-chair.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markvonrama.md) - [Tubular Organic-Formed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair.md) - [Red Bottom Premium Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-chair.md)