# Colorfully-Topped Seating The Elda Chair Converts into a Stepladder By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elda-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/elda-chair/) & [scoopedesign](http://scoopedesign.com/) Looking at the Elda Chair, I am more than sure that you wouldn't have been able to tell that it can convert quite conveniently into a stepladder. It is so well-designed, that when functioning as a seat, it simply looks like a seat. Many [modular pieces of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair) out there unfortunately look as though it serves two or more purposes, often making them look cheesy and cheap. Not the Elda Chair. Designed by Elda Bellone and Davide Carbone of GSelect in collaboration with brand new company Scoope Design, the Elda Chair is made out of [sustainable wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool) with a water-based paint finish and a 100% wool felt hood. When ready to be used as a ladder, the hood comes off and the [chair folds out easily](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 19% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Furniture Design:** This trend presents an opportunity for designers to create modular pieces that seamlessly integrate multiple functions without sacrificing aesthetics or quality. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of sustainable wood and water-based paint finishes in furniture manufacturing offers an opportunity for companies to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly products. - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** The demand for furniture that can serve multiple functions presents an opportunity for innovative designs that provide versatility and space-saving solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of modular designs and sustainable materials to cater to the evolving consumer preferences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of multi-purpose furniture to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that maximize efficiency and utilization of space. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The trend towards sustainability opens up opportunities for businesses to specialize in the production and sale of eco-friendly furniture and home accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Contemporary Folding Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scaleo.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-by-step-ladder.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Modular Upholstered Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Kids Modern Step Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totto-step.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md)