# Cyclops-Like Seating The Companion Stool by Phillip Grass Never Lets You Feel Lonely By Erin Fox | Published 2014-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/companion-stool References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/12/09/Funny-Anthropomorphic-Stools/) & [phillipgrass](http://phillipgrass.com/) The Companion Stool is a friend in need when enjoying your morning breakfast or lounging table side when catching up on work. Outfitted with a [wooden top, metal support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pere-chair) and eye-like shape in the middle, the Companion Stool is your next [Cyclops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-perpetual-datejust-book) friend. Created by Phillip Grass, a Dutch furniture brand, the chairs comes in two different styles. One can choose from a 'sitting' or 'standing' position of their Companion Stool. Resembling the likes of the [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-creator-ambassador-program) lamp, the chair brings back childhood nostalgia. The chairs come in multiple colors, so start your kitchen room collection now before these gems run out. These chairs make great conversation pieces and also double as a unique end table. You will never have to feel lonely again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cyclops-like Seating:** The unique design of Cyclops-like seating, such as the Companion Stool, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry by combining aesthetics and functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The Companion Stool and similar products present disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry, allowing for the creation of unique and eye-catching designs. - **Home Decor:** Cyclops-like seating options like the Companion Stool introduce disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry, providing consumers with conversation-worthy and versatile pieces of functional art. - **Interior Design:** The Companion Stool's eye-like design represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of interior design, enabling designers to create unique and playful seating arrangements for residential and commercial spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Table-Equipped Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-chair.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Recycled Aluminum Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-stool-one.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Cross Leg-Supported Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euljiro.md) - [Anthropomorphic Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lounger.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md)