# Playfully Roped Poufs The Lace Footstool by Benjamin Graindorge is Inspired by Japanese Wrappings By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-footstool References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/ligne-roset-2013-accessories/) & [ligne-roset-usa](http://www.ligne-roset-usa.com/) The Lace Footstool provides a playful place for people to rest their feet on. Unlike [standard poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe) that do nothing for the decor of a living area, the Lace Footstool is chock full of fun details that elevate it from a behind-the-scenes piece of furniture to something that could stand front and center in any home. Designed by French designer Benjamin Graindorge for furniture manufacturer [Ligne Roset's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taru-collection) latest collection, the Lace Footstool by the Japanese wrappings as evidenced by the [rope threaded around the base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects). Despite its name, there is no lace involved in the overall design, but it does have a delicate appeal due to the use of calm pastel colors. The Lace Footstool is full of personality and can be used as an extra seat or to hold a tray. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Furniture:** Designing furniture with fun details that enhance the decor of a living area. - **Japanese-inspired Design:** Incorporating Japanese wrappings and delicate appeal in furniture design. - **Multipurpose Seating:** Creating furniture pieces that can serve as both extra seating and functional item holders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop furniture lines that prioritize playful and aesthetically pleasing designs. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating Japanese-inspired furniture designs to enhance interior decor and create unique living spaces. - **Home Goods Retail:** Offering multipurpose seating options that can be marketed as stylish and functional home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Organically Shaped Dynamic Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-pouf.md) - [Gathering-Encouraged Playful Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-pouf.md) - [Contemporary Rocking Pouffe Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platero.md) - [East-Meets-West-Inspired Layered Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornice.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Bao-Resembling Modern Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alda-ly-architecture.md) - [Simplistic Outdoor Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costuras-poufs.md) - [Nature-Inspired Modular Pouf Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apego.md)