# Chair-Table Compounds The UNStudio 'SitTable' Redefines the Work Surface and Seat By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unstudio-sittable References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/10/18/sittable-by-unstudio-for-prooff/) & [prooff](http://www.prooff.com/news/prooff005-sittable-introduced) The [chair-table hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) is none other than the UNStudio 'SitTable.' Built as a truly [flexible piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table) for a variety of functions, this sittable surface would be perfect for boardrooms, classrooms, libraries, airports and just about anywhere else. The surface of the UNStudio 'SitTable' is broken by an indented one or two interruptions where the wooden oak top becomes fabric, and a plush perch is provided. Made for the client Prooff, this [unique counter seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity) conforms to your needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Furniture:** With people increasingly looking for multifunctional furniture, producing designs that offer flexibility and serve multiple purposes could be the solution. - **Seating Innovations:** The integration of comfortable seating into furniture, surfaces and appliances presents opportunities in various industries, from home decor to transportation. - **Hybrid Furniture:** The trend towards multi-functional furniture presents opportunities for designs that merge disparate elements to increase functionality and convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture:** Businesses that produce office furniture can create hybrid furniture solutions that will increase productivity and facilitate more comfortable work environments. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers should look to develop furniture designs that meet the trend toward flexible furniture in homes and offices. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality venues could benefit from seating innovations, creating more comfortable and personalized spaces to increase customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Table-Equipped Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Playful Compact Hybrid Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony.md) - [Multipurpose Adaptable Office Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pluralis.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Bended Tubular Chair-Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept.md) - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md)