# Artisan-Supporting Stools The 'Ciro' Stool Features a Cast-Aluminum Frame with Natural Details By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciro-stool References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/06/20/the-ciro-stool-was-designed-to-support-industries-as-well-as-local-craftsmen/) & [fifthcolumn.in](http://www.fifthcolumn.in/) The 'Ciro' stool is a stylish seating solution that brings together a multitude of materials to create a furniture piece that's stable and chic for design aficionados to appreciate. The stool features a [circular wooden seat section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roggbif) that has been woven into place onto the [cast-aluminum frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu-collection) that conveys an industrial accent. A series of [teak wood legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euljiro) are fitted into the durable frame to further enhance the natural look and feel of the furniture piece. The piece breathes new life into artisan techniques and gives a dying art form a much-needed boost to keep it relevant in the age of technological advancements. The 'Ciro' stool is the design work of Jaymin Panchasara, Abhay Panchasara and Shwetha Iyengar of 5th Column. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artisan Techniques Revival:** The 'Ciro' stool breathes new life into artisan techniques and presents an opportunity to revitalize traditional craftsmanship. - **Industrial-natural Fusion:** The combination of the cast-aluminum frame and natural wooden seat section in the 'Ciro' stool showcases the potential for innovative designs that blend industrial and natural elements. - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** The 'Ciro' stool's use of teak wood legs and woven wooden seat section highlights the growing trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly furniture design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The 'Ciro' stool demonstrates an opportunity for furniture designers to incorporate artisan techniques and combine different materials for unique and visually appealing pieces. - **Craftsmanship:** The artisan details in the 'Ciro' stool present an opportunity for traditional craftsmen to collaborate with designers and create modern and innovative furniture products. - **Home Decor:** The 'Ciro' stool's fusion of industrial and natural elements offers home decor and interior design industries a chance to introduce distinctive and eye-catching seating options into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstool-series.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Stackable Cork-Like Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-stool-1.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md)