The hazards of sitting down all day at office jobs has resulted in a slew of interesting solutions, one of which involves a two-legged chair. Just as it sounds, this two-legged chair focuses on 'bearable discomfort' in order to promote healthier work days. Instead of struggling at a standing desk, this solution activates people's core while also encouraging some movement in order to combat the negative effects of being constantly sedentary.
Designed by Benoit Malta, a designer based in Paris, France, the two-legged chair is dubbed, 'Inactivite.' By balancing on such a seat, "it passively stimulates other parts of the body, much like an exercise ball," writes Design Milk. The two-legged chair also ensures better posture.
Two-Legged Chairs
Inactivite by Benoit Malta Focuses on 'Bearable Discomfort' for Health
Trend Themes
1. Two-legged Chairs - The trend of creating new office furniture that promotes healthier work days by offering bearable discomfort.
2. Active Seating - The trend that promotes the use of seats that require subtle movement in order to boost physical activity while sitting down.
3. Posture-correcting Seating - The trend of designing chairs that incorporate the principle of active sitting and have posture-correcting features.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - There are opportunities for furniture designers and manufacturers to create active seating solutions that are comfortable, ergonomic and suitable for different work environments.
2. Office Products - The creation and distribution of active and posture-correcting office equipment such as chairs and desks for a healthier and more productive work environment.
3. Health and Wellness - There are opportunities for health companies to develop and promote products that encourage physical activity and help alleviate the negative effects of being constantly sedentary.