# Single-Sheeted Seating The 'AP' Stool by Designer Shin Azumi is Interestingly Elegant By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ap-stool References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12724/shin-azumi-ap-stool-for-lapalma.html) & [shinazumi](http://www.shinazumi.com/eng/main.htm) The [AP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hommemade-1) stool by designer Shin Azumi is not your typical stool. Its intriguing contour is definitely a feature that will catch the eye of any guest you have over. This [whimsical seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair) is made from a [single sheet of plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair). The design of the AP stool will definitely make you want to sit on it just to figure out how it works. It's the perfect chair to add a quirky flair to a space. Check out the gallery to see the crazy contour of the AP stool. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12724/shin-azumi-ap-stool-for-lapalma.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Singular Seating:** The AP Stool's innovative design as a single sheet of plywood presents opportunities for unique and eye-catching seating solutions. - **Whimsical Furniture:** The AP Stool's quirky contour offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create fun and unconventional furniture pieces. - **Plywood Creations:** The AP Stool's use of a single sheet of plywood opens doors for the development of sustainable and minimalist furniture collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The AP Stool's unconventional design can inspire furniture designers to explore new possibilities for creating imaginative and functional seating products. - **Home Decor:** The AP Stool's whimsical design can be leveraged by home decor retailers to offer unique and conversation-starting seating options for customers. - **Interior Design:** The AP Stool's intriguing contour can be utilized by interior designers to add visual interest and a touch of playfulness to various spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Haute Cohesive Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-chair-by-blond.md) - [Expressive Triple-Layer Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ply-assemble-stool.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Folded Paper-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool.md) - [Flat-Packed Wooden Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-stool-concept.md)