# Bizarre Hand-Cupped Seating The Glove Stools by Humberto Da Mata are Extremely Comfortable By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove-stools-by-humberto-da-mata References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/design/glove-stools-humberto-da-mata/) & [humbertodamata](http://www.humbertodamata.com/43259/513405/gallery/glove-stools) The Glove Stools by Humberto da Mata are handy innovations that definitely make a statement. Despite their odd appearance, these Glove Stools bring comfort to a whole new level. Glove Stools were included in the Fuori Salone Milan 2012 and they were inspired by an analysis of [everyday materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool). Humberto da Mata is a Brazilian freelance architect and designer who researches digital arts. He created these stools from green rubber gloves used in the kitchen, and produced them in [a variety of vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair). He wanted to take an old item and transform it into a new product with a different shape and feel. These stools bring a completely new meaning to having your butt grabbed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hand-cupped Seating:** The trend of hand-cupped seating offers innovative and comfortable seating options inspired by everyday materials. - **Transforming Everyday Items:** This trend focuses on taking old items and transforming them into new products with unique shapes and textures. - **Statement-making Designs:** Statement-making designs like the Glove Stools by Humberto Da Mata bring a bold and eye-catching element to interior spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating hand-cupped seating options that combine comfort with unique designs. - **Interior Design:** In the field of interior design, there is potential for disruptive innovation by incorporating transforming everyday items into statement-making designs that leave a lasting impression on clients. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace disruptive innovation by exploring unconventional materials and creating statement-making pieces like the Glove Stools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Stackable Cork-Like Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-stool-1.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [Cartoon Glove Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voila-coffee-table.md) - [Organic Sustainably Crafted Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luffa-stoolita.md)