# Functional Furniture Jethro Macey Presents the Utilitarian Carpenter Stool By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpenter-stool References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/carpenter-stool-by-jethro-macey/) & [jethromacey](http://www.jethromacey.com/) The Carpenter Stool is made of [solid beech wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection). The design by Jethro Macey has a certain aristocratic air that belies its rough angles and hefty weight. The natural-colored wood legs and white seat do nothing to detract from the bold shape. Each Carpenter Stool is priced at $323, which may seem a little steep for a stool, but these are no ordinary butt holders. Each stool is handmade and has its own [unique jewel-like form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-two). **Implications** - Macey's chestnut-legged carpenter stools stand out from the crowd for their unique form and high-gloss seat tops. Available in a [variety of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roggbif) and customizable to the owner's individual taste, the seat is reminiscent of the game Bejeweled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Unique Form Furniture:** The Carpenter Stool stands out for its unique form and high-gloss seat tops, presenting an opportunity for designers to create unconventional furniture designs. - **Customizable Furniture:** The Carpenter Stool can be customized to the owner's individual taste, suggesting an opportunity for companies to offer personalized furniture options. - **Functional Design:** The Carpenter Stool combines functionality with a stylish design, highlighting the potential for designers to create furniture that serves dual purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The unique form and customization options of the Carpenter Stool present an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to differentiate their products from competitors. - **Interior Design:** The Carpenter Stool's functional and stylish design offers interior designers a chance to incorporate versatile furniture pieces into their projects. - **Artisanal Crafts:** The handmade nature of the Carpenter Stool showcases the potential for artisanal crafts to thrive in the furniture industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thoughtful Reclaimed Material Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Modernized Wooden Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-turned-stool.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Chess-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rook-stool.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.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) - [Modular Collaboration Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-stool.md)