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Arching Wooden Seats

Flexible Bamboo Stool by Grass Studio is Completely Recyclable

— October 14, 2012 — Eco
The Flexible Bamboo Stool is a stunning piece of furniture that looks more like a mini architectural model. With its arching strips of wood, the stool bends in ways to provide a comfortable seat as well as a visually enticing addition to the home. Despite the Flexible Bamboo Stool's intricate design, the silhouette is rather simplistic, allowing it to fit into any existing decor.

Designed by Hsu Yuan Tien of Grass Studio, a design firm based in Taiwan, the Flexible Bamboo Stool made its debut at the Tent London design event during the London Design Festival. As its name gives away, the stool is made out of environmental-friendly laminate bamboo, which makes it completely recyclable. The designer points out that this is an important factor in him, "I want to promote green craft, to design products that are friendly to our environment."
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Furniture Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating furniture that is not only aesthetically appealing but also flexible and adaptable to different spaces.
2. Sustainable Materials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing products that utilize eco-friendly materials like bamboo for a more sustainable future.
3. Minimalistic Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing furniture with simplistic silhouettes that can seamlessly integrate into various interior design styles.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the range of furniture designs by incorporating flexible materials and innovative forms.
2. Sustainable Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing eco-friendly manufacturing processes and utilizing recyclable materials for furniture production.
3. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing minimalistic decor trends and exploring ways to incorporate simple yet visually enticing furniture designs.
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