# Chic Continuous Chairs The Foster Line of Waiting Room Seats Allows for Stylish Comfort By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waiting-room-seats References: [media.designerpages](http://media.designerpages.com/3rings/2013/04/19/foster-health-with-foster-collection-by-allseating/) & [allseating](http://www.allseating.com/) Designed for offices, guest rooms and patient waiting rooms, the Foster line of waiting room seats from Allseating is a versatile collection that appeals to a wide range of needs. Choose from a [vibrant line of chic colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnus-olesen) to incorporate fun into a normally dull waiting room, or pick a neutral or white shade for a sophisticated look that goes well with most decor options. The seats are connected to save space and can be aligned back to back or against a wall to get the most out of cramped rooms. Customizable, choose from different widths, optional armrests and even rocking bottoms for [comfortable seating solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotti-collection). The Foster line of waiting room seats is also functional for art galleries, museums and other public resting areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Waiting Room Seating:** The Foster line of waiting room seats demonstrate the need for versatile, customizable and stylish waiting area furnishings. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Connected waiting room seating may be a solution for small or constricted spaces, opening up new opportunities and design possibilities. - **Vibrant Waiting Area Colors:** The use of bold, fun colors can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in traditionally muted environments like waiting rooms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Furniture and Design:** The versatile Foster line of waiting room seating aligns with the growing trend of flexible and adaptable workplace office furniture. - **Healthcare Facilities:** Functional and comfortable seating for patient waiting rooms is essential in healthcare facilities and the Foster line addresses this need in style. - **Museums and Art Galleries:** Public resting areas in museums and art galleries may benefit from customizable seating solutions like the Foster line of waiting room seats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architect-Designed Thoughtful Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster2.md) - [Padded Upright Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-chair.md) - [Boldly Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percy-by-naughtone.md) - [Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating.md) - [Contemporary Design-Forward Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fasettis-autumn-2024.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owwi.md) - [Chunky Structured Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotti-seating.md) - [Minimalist Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-series.md)