# Pastel Concrete Stools J.Byron-H Designs a Series of Colorful Concrete Casts for Rounded Furniture By Amy Duong | Published 2018-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-stools References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/898529/brutalism-and-skateboarding-j-byron-hs-unique-furniture-inspired-by-an-odd-pairing) & [jbyron-h](https://jbyron-h.com/Concrete-Stools) J.Byron-H is an architectural designer based in Los Angeles who recently introduced a new range of [Concrete stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murano-glass-stools), exploring unconventional materials in unique structures. He has previously experimented with concrete and glass fiber as well to construct modernistic furniture. This time, the designer draws a strong inspiration from skateboards as well as architectural brutalism and it translates through the stool's form. The Concrete Stool range is made in three different dimensions -- there is the low stool, high stool, and the bench. All of the designs are crafted using a cast and warped glass-fiber reinforced concrete that's finished in a selection of hues. There are colors including tangerine, lemon, blue raspberry, grape, and bubblegum to recall [candy flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-table). The mold resembles that of a skateboard deck but is bent to reach its final structure. Notably, every stool is crafted by hand so each piece boasts its own [unique tone and finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-two) to elevate its unique quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Materials for Furniture Design:** The use of unconventional materials such as glass fiber reinforced concrete in furniture design presents opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the industry. - **Skateboard-inspired Furniture:** Skateboard-inspired furniture design offers a unique aesthetic and opportunity to appeal to a specific niche market. - **Handcrafted Furniture:** The trend of handcrafted furniture highlights the value and importance of artisanal skills and craftsmanship in creating high quality, differentiated products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Innovation in materials and design such as the use of glass fiber reinforced concrete and skateboard-inspired structure presents opportunities for differentiation and value creation in the furniture design industry. - **Home Decor Retail:** The trend of handcrafted furniture and distinctive design offers opportunities for home decor retailers to offer unique, differentiated products to appeal to consumers looking for one-of-a-kind items. - **Architecture and Interior Design Services:** Architects and interior designers can leverage the trend of unconventional materials and skateboard-inspired aesthetics to create distinctive and innovative design solutions for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md)