# Stackable Origami Stools The Grommet Joint Stool Features a Foldable Structural Frame By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grommet-joint-stool References: [mocovote](http://mocovote.com/grommet-joint-stool-by-christoph-schindler-and-margarita-salmeron-espinosa/) & [schindlersalmeron](http://www.schindlersalmeron.com/) The Grommet Joint Stool is a intricately folded furniture piece by Cristoph Schindler and Margarita Salmeron Espinosa. The designer duo created their 3T stool concept with the use of carefully [folded thin sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair) that were assembled using a novel joint of standard grommets. Inspired by the traditional art of origami, the Grommet Joint Stool achieves its stabilized and durable shape with a focus on complex geometries and spatial folding. The furnishing's joinery details 'act as structural support while simultaneously providing a grip and scratch resistance between [stacked stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair)'. This modern furniture piece combines a modern design aesthetic along with a [compact and space saving design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1). Available in white, red, black and yellow finishes, these chic stool designs are a great way to refresh a small space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Foldable Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new folding techniques and materials to create versatile and space-saving furniture designs. - **Origami-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the principles of origami to various industries to create structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing products. - **Stackable Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent innovative stacking mechanisms and materials to enable compact storage and efficient use of space. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and smart materials into furniture design, transforming traditional pieces into multifunctional and interactive products. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and construction techniques for interior design, offering customizable and space-efficient solutions for homes and offices. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate origami-inspired elements into home decor products, adding artistic flair and functional versatility to interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Packed Wooden Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-stool-concept.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [East-Meets-West-Inspired Layered Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornice.md) - [Transformative Clover Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collective-modular.md) - [Modular Collaboration Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-stool.md) - [Folded Paper-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool.md) - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md)