Forward Momentum: Embracing the Year of the Horse in Design

Silhouette of a Lucy Chair on a rock with a sunset or sunrise in the background

A New Year, A New Rhythm

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 was the Year of the Snake — a time of reflection, refinement, and shedding what no longer serves. In 2026, we enter the Year of the Horse: a year defined by motion, momentum, and forward clarity.

The insight gained during the Snake year becomes fuel for the Horse’s gallop. This is a moment for decisive movement — for building with confidence and moving toward what aligns. Where last year was inward and contemplative, this year is outward, active, and expressive.

At Bend, this rhythm feels familiar. For over a decade, our work has been grounded in structure, proportion, and material honesty. We design furniture that balances geometry and movement, restraint and personality. Collections like Tube reflect this approach — sculptural forms built with intention, clarity, and durability, designed to live well over time.

We believe good design comes from doing things the right way: respecting materials, refining form, and trusting process. These principles guide how we design, how we produce, and how we evolve — not chasing trends, but building work with lasting relevance.

As the year begins, we’re grateful for the community and spaces our work becomes part of. We send our best wishes to you, to those you love, and to the people we meet along the way. All moving forward together into a year defined by motion, purpose, and possibility.

- Bend