# Tectonic Tripod Perches Hoc Stools Feature Seats Made from the Merging of Each of Their Legs By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoc-stools References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/furniture/hoc/) & [brunner-group](http://www.brunner-group.com/en/products/products-alphabetically/hoc.html) The convention of constructing a [backless chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utzon-stool) involves the assembly of vertical supports and a separate seat on top. Unusually, these Brunner Hoc Stools have sittable surfaces that are formed by the horizontal extension of each of the weight-bearing props. Three elegant pieces of [molded oak or beech wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair) broaden smoothly and gradually from fine footprints. Once they've reached full height, the treated timber components form soft 90-degree bends and expand into warped pentagonal shapes. Together, the trio fit together like pieces of a puzzle. Two models of the Hoc Stools include a short version and a [tall barstool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-bar-stool) with a metal brace and footrest. Jürgen Laub and Markus Jehs have finished off their crisp-looking creations with matte, lacquer or varnish and the choice of colorful or natural timber. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Merging Stool Designs:** Designing stools with seats made from the merging of each of their legs presents a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Gradual Wood Broadening:** Using molded oak or beech wood that broadens smoothly and gradually from fine footprints offers a visually pleasing and ergonomic design. - **Puzzling Stool Assembly:** Creating stools that fit together like pieces of a puzzle provides an innovative and customizable seating solution. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore the use of merging stool designs to create unique and visually appealing seating options. - **Woodworking:** In the woodworking industry, the technique of gradual wood broadening can be utilized to create ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing wooden furniture. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate puzzling stool assembly into their designs to provide innovative and customizable seating arrangements for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [One-Legged Structural Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pere-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Workstation Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verk-stool.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Highly Functional Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool.md) - [Cross Leg-Supported Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euljiro.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Various Height Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripot.md)