# Forest Floor Furniture The Droog Tree-Trunk Bench Embodies a Hybrid Organic Design By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droog-tree-trunk-bench References: [droog](http://www.droog.com/store/furniture/tree-trunk-bench/) Despite an increasingly broad range of synthetic materials, the [Droog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droog-x-burromax-tt1600r) Tree-Trunk Bench is proof that [wooden furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) is still quite popular. Existing as an almost au naturel seating system, this hybrid perch crossbreeds primitive movables with modernity. Designer Jurgen Bey has created these classically inspired [chair backs cast in bronze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001) that can be installed on any fallen log, giving each model of the fetching furnishings a contemporary elegance. Encouraging minimal industrial influence and energies on the wooden seating component, the Droog Tree-Trunk Bench is truly a great example of 21st century design. Photo Credits: [Studio Makkink & Bey](http://www.studiomakkinkbey.nl/list/products/4014_tree_trunk_bench) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Materials:** Designing furniture using organic materials, such as fallen logs, presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing eco-friendly consumer trend. - **Hybrid Design:** Combining traditional design with modern elements, such as the Droog Tree-Trunk Bench, can provide opportunities for designers to create unique and visually appealing products. - **Minimalism:** Creating furniture with minimal industrial influence and focus on the natural materials themselves like the Droog Tree-Trunk Bench, is in line with the growing trend towards minimalist design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The forest floor furniture trend provides opportunities for furniture companies to create unique and eco-friendly designs that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Home Decor:** Hybrid furniture designs, like the Droog Tree-Trunk Bench, can provide opportunities for home decor companies to offer visually appealing and unique products for consumers looking for something different. - **Luxury Goods:** Minimalist designs that focus on the natural beauty of materials, such as the Droog Tree-Trunk Bench, can offer opportunities for luxury goods companies to appeal to consumers seeking high-end, minimalist designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Heirloom Furniture Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columns.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md) - [Mythical Forest-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md)