Family Life Who designed the Kennedy chair? Who designed the Kennedy chair? Hans Wegner What does the Oculus chair do? Oculus is the Latin word for eye and refers to the eye shaped stitching in the chair's back upholstery. The design works to ensure that the shoulder blades can fall back comfortably into the chair creating rest for both the neck and back. Related Posts:Who were the parents of the Kennedy's?Which gaming chairs are actually good?What is better oculus or PlayStation?Can I sell my Oculus Quest 2 with the games?