# Vibrant Birch Wood Stools Karhu and Artek Work Together on a Limited Iteration of the Stool 60 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karhu-and-artek References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/karhu-artek-stool-60) & [karhu](http://karhu.com/running-shoes/) Finland-based design labels Karhu and [Artek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackability-of-the-stool) work in collaboration on a special version of the signature [Stool 60](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-by-paul-smith). The Stool 60 was originally designed by Albar Aalto and grew to become one of his most recognizable furniture designs. The latest collaborative effort showcases the classic design in a new vibrant finish to bring energy to any domestic space. The duo draws inspiration from the signature orange and black tonal combination that is often used by Karhu by featuring the colors in throughout the foundation. The three-legged stool has one orange leg and two birch wood legs, holding up a black seat. Notably, the black seat is complete in leather materials with a branding accent in the form of Karhu's bear motif incorporated through a wood burning method beneath the seat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Furniture Design:** Collaborative efforts amongst design agencies to produce new furniture that appeals to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Bold Color Finishes:** Introduction of brighter color finishes in classic furniture designs to add energy and personality to domestic spaces. - **Wood Burning Branding Accents:** Use of wood burning methods to incorporate branding accents in furniture designs as a unique selling point. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Production of new furniture designs with unique finishes and branding elements to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Home Decor:** Incorporation of bold colored furniture pieces to add personality to domestic spaces. - **Luxury Goods:** Creation of limited editions of classic furniture designs with premium finishes and branding accents to attract upscale consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Colorful Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-by-paul-smith.md) - [Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackability-of-the-stool.md) - [Timeless Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-through-time-series.md) - [Modern Sustainable Living Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heath-artek.md) - [Modernized Wooden Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-turned-stool.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Modernist Modern Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utzon-stool.md) - [Deadstock-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castor-sofa.md) - [Joyfully Inspired Multipurpose Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girard-stool.md)