# Bottle Stopper Barstools The Bar{k} Stool is Composed of a Fitting Material for a Wine Bar By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-stool References: [furnitureserved](http://www.furnitureserved.com/gallery/BARk/2087344) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/BARk/2087344) Designers are coming to recognize cork as an extremely versatile material, in addition embodying eco-friendly perks. A massive amount of the tree-derived substance has been used in the manufacturing of the Bar{k} Stool for the clever creation of a seating object in more ways than one. Brandon Kershner teamed up with cork company [Amorim Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material) to realize this idea of producing a biodegradable, renewable and 100% sustainable piece of furniture. It's quite the accomplishment! The slightly spongy material has been modeled into a [sculptural block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-bar-stool) featuring a multifaceted form with a little seat and backrest worked into it. The Bar{k} Stool is surprisingly solid, despite lightweight nature with which it is generally associated. It easily supports the weight of a sitter, elevating him to the level of a high countertop where, appropriately, he might be served a glass of wine from a [stoppered bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stopper-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Cork Material:** Opportunity for designers to explore the versatility of cork as a sustainable and eco-friendly material in various industries. - **Biodegradable Furniture:** Potential for creating more biodegradable and renewable furniture pieces using innovative materials like cork. - **Sculptural Multifaceted Designs:** Emerging trend of incorporating sculptural and multifaceted designs in furniture, offering both aesthetic appeal and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can take advantage of cork's properties to create sustainable and unique pieces with sculptural designs. - **Wine and Hospitality:** Opportunity for wine bars and hospitality industry to explore eco-friendly and design-forward furniture options like the Bar{k} Stool. - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** Home decor industry can tap into the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable furniture options by incorporating versatile materials like cork into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cork Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-seating.md) - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Stackable Cork-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating.md) - [Cork-Made Occasional Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk.md) - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-carini.md)