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Organic Seaworthy Seats

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Dutch by Design Offers the Coral Chair

— March 26, 2010 — Art & Design
The Coral Chair Harechair is currently being offered by Dutch by Design. The chair is a refreshing reinvention of a stackable chair. The pattern is inspired by the organic forms of coral in the ocean.

The Coral Chair is made of plastic and painted in a variety of colors. Dirt is supposed to slide right off of the material, and the Coral Chair stacks so storing a bunch is easy. Check out more at Dutch by Design.
Trend Themes
1. Organic-inspired Furniture - Creating furniture products that draw design inspiration from natural and organic elements, such as coral reefs, for non-obvious and unique furniture solutions.
2. Stackable Chairs Reinvented - Reinventing the stackable chair by introducing unique patterns, materials and designs for use in commercial, residential and outdoor/indoor seating applications.
3. Durable and Easy-to-maintain Furniture - Developing furniture made of durable and easy to clean materials that are suitable for outdoor use, high traffic areas or that offer more comfortable and low-maintenance seating options at work or home.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design and Manufacturing - Opportunity for furniture designers and manufacturers to create eco-conscious, stackable and easy-to-maintain furniture options for commercial, and residential spaces.
2. Hospitality and Tourism - Opportunity for businesses such as beach resorts, hotels, and cafes to attract customers with unique, comfortable, and easy-to-maintain seating options inspired by natural elements like coral reefs.
3. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate organic and unique seating solutions inspired by natural elements and materials, such as coral reefs, to optimize the aesthetic and functionality of work and living spaces.
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