# Sculptural Wood Seating The Fiore and Delta Stools by Karim Rashid is Traditional Unconventional By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiore-and-delta-stools References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/006184.html) & [riva1920.it](http://www.riva1920.it/) The Fiore and [Delta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantagenova-delta-one) Stools may seem striking sculptural to some, but considering that they are both designs of the famous Karim Rashid, they are rather tame. Known for his flamboyant style and love of color, as well as all things modern, Rashid has had to dial it back a bit in order to please this particular manufacturer. Known for its [love of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roggbif), the Fiore and Delta Stools fit in perfectly with Riva 1920's mission statement. Warm and fun, despite their traditional use of material, the designs are far from conventional. The Egyptian industrial designer has managed to imbue his personality and taste in every curve of the [flower-shaped Fiore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-collection) as well as the abstract Delta. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Wood Seating:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry through the creation of unconventional and artistic wood seating designs. - **Flamboyant Style:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry by incorporating bold and colorful designs in furniture and decor. - **Modern Wood Products:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wood industry by creating modern and unconventional products that challenge traditional use of materials. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry through the creation of unconventional and artistic wood seating designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry by incorporating bold and colorful designs in furniture and decor. - **Wood:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wood industry by creating modern and unconventional products that challenge traditional use of materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Wood-Mimicking Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-and-table.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Nature-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roula-salamoun.md) - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md)