# Slatted Saddle Seating The Ane Stool Embodies a Perfect Curvature for Unexpected Comfort By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ane-stool References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/10/11/ane-stool-by-troy-backhouse/) & [tbacdesign](http://www.tbacdesign.com/ane_stool.html) Nobody really expects a stool to be comfortable, yet the Ane Stool certainly is. It may not have a backrest, supports for your forearms or cushions, but it does express a [beautiful ergonomic curve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysa) to gently embrace your bottom. This fabulous piece of furniture was created by Troy Backhouse of TBac Design. He was inspired by the form of the circle, and used it to plan the cuts of the timber seat. You'll notice that the group of slats together takes a round shape when viewed from above, while a side perspective illustrates a calculated arc. Despite the choppiness and apparent complexity of the assembly, the Ane Stool of wood and steel is rather simple and simply wonderful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Ergonomic Furniture:** The Ane Stool demonstrates that ergonomic design can be achieved with simple forms and materials. - **Circular Design:** Circular design can offer unexpected comfort and aesthetic appeal in furniture, as seen in the Ane Stool. - **Sustainable Materials:** Using sustainable materials such as timber and steel can result in beautiful and functional furniture designs like the Ane Stool. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can use ergonomic and circular design principles to create comfortable and visually appealing pieces like the Ane Stool. - **Architecture:** Architects and interior designers can incorporate circular and ergonomic furniture designs like the Ane Stool into their projects to enhance both comfort and aesthetic appeal. - **Sustainable Design:** Designers and manufacturers focused on sustainability can strive to use materials like timber and steel to create minimalist yet functional pieces like the Ane Stool. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Biodegradable Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-stool.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Saddle-Inspired Ergonomic Modern Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepe-stool.md) - [Slitted Dynamic Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menow.md) - [Ultra-Simple Workstation Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verk-stool.md) - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md)