# Ball-Filled Loungers Wave by Florence Jaffrain Yields a Playful Atmosphere By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-by-florence-jaffrain References: [thetrendygirl.net](http://www.thetrendygirl.net/2012/02/wave-par-florence-jaffrain.html) & [florencejaffrain](http://www.florencejaffrain.com/) Wave by [Florence Jaffrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll) is a cross between a [beanbag chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag) and a bag of balls from a local school gym. The first refers to its function while the second addresses its look. Like a contained playground for the home, this unique lounger is full of [playful movement and fun colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-pouf). Created for the young at heart, Wave by Florence Jaffrain can easily be used by adults and children alike. In fact, the French designer envisioned it for grown-ups even though it clearly has a kid-like appeal. It encourages the user to interact with its malleable surface while also enjoying the comfort and relaxation a more traditional chair yields. Wave by Florence Jaffrain is great for family homes and informal office spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 56% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Beanbag-inspired Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable and ergonomic beanbag-inspired furniture for both adults and children, catering to the demand for comfortable and flexible seating options. - **Interactive Loungers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate interactive elements into lounge furniture, such as malleable surfaces or built-in games, to add a playful and engaging experience for users. - **Colorful Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create vibrant and visually appealing home decor items that add a pop of color and visual interest to any space, catering to consumers who seek unique and playful design elements for their homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and manufacturing techniques to create innovative and comfortable furniture designs that cater to the changing preferences and lifestyles of consumers. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and playful design elements into interior spaces, creating a balance between functionality and visual appeal to meet the evolving demands of clients. - **Children's Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop multifunctional and interactive furniture specifically designed for children, offering a combination of comfort, creativity, and fun to enhance their play and learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Inflated Reclined Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac.md) - [Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wigiwama.md) - [Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furniture.md) - [Pastel-Tonal Abstract Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowie.md) - [Childhood-Informed Dome Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clodette-chair.md) - [Multi-Position Beanbag Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Floating Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection-2.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)