# Chunky Knitted Stools Claire-Anne O'Brien Brings a Grandmother's Touch to Home Decor By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claire-anne-obrien References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/10/05/knitted-stools-by-claire-anne-obrien/) & [claireanneobrien](http://www.claireanneobrien.com/index.php?/work/stools/) Furniture designer Claire-Anne O’Brien knows exactly what's big in home decor right now: knits. The fact that winter will soon be here makes these cozy knitted stools even more appealing -- who wouldn't yearn for warm, comfy yarn furniture accenting her home? Made in London, Claire-Anne O’Brien's knitted stools definitely have a soft grandmothery feel about them. Available in three spool-wound styles, the seats themselves look scarf-wrapped and snug. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Knit Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate knitted textures and designs into home furnishings, creating cozy and warm environments. - **Handcrafted Furniture:** Potential for furniture makers to embrace artisanal techniques and create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces with a personal touch. - **Retro-inspired Design:** Demand for nostalgic and vintage aesthetics in home furnishings, providing an opportunity to blend traditional and modern elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furnishings:** Incorporating knit designs into pillows, blankets, and other home accessories to cater to consumers seeking cozy and comfortable living spaces. - **Textiles and Fabrics:** Developing innovative techniques and materials for knitted furniture, allowing for more durable and versatile designs. - **Artisanal Furniture:** Building a market for handcrafted, bespoke furniture pieces that emphasize the value of craftsmanship and customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Stackable Cork-Like Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-stool-1.md) - [Childhood-Informed Dome Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clodette-chair.md) - [Cozy Sheep-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flock-furniture.md)