# Chair-Stool Convertibles The 'Chool' by James Lucas Lets You Perch or Repose By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chool-by-james-lucas References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/11/15/chool-by-james-lucas/) & [slam.spliced.co](http://www.slam.spliced.co/how.html) Your furniture should fit your flexible lifestyle, so a piece like the 'Chool' by James Lucas is perfect for your parlor. Capable of transforming into either a chair or a stool with a simple slide of the backrest, this charming perch is also ideal for [small spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddle-luke-sleeper-sofa). Available in seven different models with [varying colors, materials and formations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture), the 'Chool' by James Lucas is an adaptable and adorable piece of furniture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 91% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chair-stool Convertibles:** Furniture companies can develop more designs for transforming furniture, reducing the need for multiple pieces in small spaces. - **Flexible Furniture:** Furniture companies can look into creating customizable pieces that can adapt to different lifestyles and spaces. - **Minimalist Living:** Designers can explore creating furniture that can transform into multiple functional pieces to promote minimalist living. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Furniture companies, especially those focusing on small space solutions, can leverage the trend of transforming furniture to provide more options for consumers. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate transforming furniture into their product lines to offer flexibility for homeowners who desire both style and function. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can integrate the trend of transforming furniture into their designs for clients who want to make the most out of limited space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Modular Workspace Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-stool-design.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Adjustable Position Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch2-chair.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Modular Seating Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair.md) - [Resourceful Multifunctional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture.md)