# Chunky Lumber Furnishings The 145/70 Bench and Stool Make the Material Weight the Focus By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/14570-bench-and-stool References: [albanlehenry](http://www.albanlehenry.com/) If the 145/70 Bench and Stool were crafted with half of the wood that you see here, the set would certainly suffice to withstand the weight of a couple of sitters and a collection of possessions. Nevertheless, Alban le Henry chose to construct the pair of objects with an emphasis on their structures and the robust properties of lumber. The tiny seat -- that [also functions as a side table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intra-side-table) -- has been assembled from two [thick timber beams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) that stand upright, both joining with a smaller block just below the tabletop. That last component is comparatively thin next to the chunky substructure, and it's the same sort of white-coated panel that's been used to make the sitting surface of the four-legged 145/70 Bench. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Lumber Design:** Opportunity for businesses to create furniture and decor that showcases the natural beauty and durability of wood while minimizing waste. - **Minimalist Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to create furniture that is simple in design yet functional and sturdy. - **Multifunctional Furnishings:** Opportunity for businesses to create furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as doubling as a seat and table like the 145/70 Bench and Stool. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for traditional furniture manufacturers to adapt their production processes to incorporate sustainable materials and more minimalist designs. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate more sustainable and functional furnishings into their projects. - **Home Decor and Retail:** Opportunity for businesses to sell furniture and decor that targets the growing consumer demand for sustainable and multifunctional furnishings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-furniture.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Curvacious Oak Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-seating.md) - [Highly Functional Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool.md) - [Sculptural Gravity Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md)