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# When Art Becomes Furniture
Stool Based on the Bum of Michelangelo's David

By mediterranean | Published 2008-06-17 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-is-cool-stool
References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2008/06/icff_conran_sho.php) & [abrproduccion](http://www.abrproduccion.com/pagines/ubedacanalda.htm)

Instead of buying a decorative statue, how about a functional piece of furniture that is also a piece of art?

The principle designers of Spain's ABR, RamÃ³n Ãšbeda and Otto Canalda, show their artistic sense of humor with this eye-popping **Cul is Cool Stool.** The unique stool features a reproduction of one of the most famous rear ends of all time, the bum of *Michelangelo's David*.

Unlike the original stone masterpiece, this fresh fanny is made from a high quality expanded polypropylene that is surprisingly light.

The red version is a special edition made for *Rojo*, that was showcased at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair ICFF, New York.

TrendHunter.com has featured more cheeky and unique body furniture, check 'em out below:

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Functional Art Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating furniture pieces that are not only functional but also serve as art pieces.
- **Humorous Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating humor into design to create distinctive and attention-grabbing products.
- **Body-inspired Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Taking inspiration from human body parts to design unique and unconventional furniture pieces.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional materials and designs to create distinctive and conversation-starting furniture pieces.
- **Artistic Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merging functionality and art in home decor by creating pieces that are both visually appealing and useful.
- **Humor-inspired Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing products that incorporate humor as a primary element to attract consumers and stand out in the market.

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