# Alphabetical Storage Stools The 'A' Stool by Ancymon is All Kinds of Awesome By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancymon References: [blog.mrprintables](http://blog.mrprintables.com/a-plus/) & [ancymon.eu](http://www.ancymon.eu/) The adorable 'A' stools by Ancymon are [multi-purpose, space-saving and fun furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girard-stool) additions to make to the home. Each stool is handmade from birch plywood and comes either in a natural wood finish or a [bright color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-two). Borrowing from the natural shape of a plain upper case letter "A," the stool has a horizontal middle shelf that works as a small storage space or a stepladder rung. For easy transportation, the stool also has a small slot for carrying on its top. In multiples, the stool can be flipped on its head so that one can neatly be stacked atop the other. This would be a phenomenal furniture piece for kids and you can bet that it will be especially well-loved if a child's name happens to start with the letter "A." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** The 'A' stools by Ancymon showcase the trend of multi-purpose furniture, serving as both seating and storage solutions. - **Space-saving Designs:** The 'A' stools feature a compact design that can be easily stacked or flipped, catering to the trend of space-saving furniture. - **Handmade Craftsmanship:** The handmade birch plywood construction of the 'A' stools reflects the trend of consumers valuing unique and artisanal products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** The multi-purpose and space-saving features of the 'A' stools make them a perfect fit for the interior design industry, particularly for small apartments or spaces. - **Children's Furniture:** The playful design and personalized element of the 'A' stools make them ideal for the children's furniture industry, appealing to parents seeking unique and functional pieces for their kids. - **Home Organization:** The storage functionality of the 'A' stools positions them within the home organization industry, providing an innovative solution for storing small items and reducing clutter. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Functional Flat-Packed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool.md) - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Intuitive Entryway Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-front-stool.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Sleek Minimal Space-Saving Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altura.md)