# Triple Threat Bar Stools The Lounge Stool Doubles as a Dinner Tray and Side Table By Michael Hines | Published 2011-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-stool References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Lounge-Stool/1302057) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/wanxuan) Designer Wan Xuan Lim's Lounge Stool may be the most versatile stool ever. The Lounge Stool is a stool made up of two components, a back and a base, that is also designed to function as a serving tray and side table. The backrest of the Lounge Stool can be removed from the chair and function as a standalone serving tray. The tray can also be set atop the base of the stool to turn it into a side table. [Multifunctional furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept) like this is not too common now, but I wouldn't be surprised if one day stool/chairs/tables became as ubiquitous as sofa beds. People are living on tighter budgets and in smaller spaces; these factors are driving up the demand for [compact furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girard-stool) that can perform more than one function like the Lounge Stool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Designing versatile furniture that performs multiple functions, catering to consumers looking for compact and dual-purpose furniture items. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Creating furniture options that are versatile and can occupy less space but serve multiple purposes catering to consumers living in smaller spaces. - **Modular Furniture:** Designing furniture systems that have interchangeable and connectable units that can be used to form different functions and styles, making furniture last longer. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Industry:** Manufacturing companies that produce furniture can explore new product lines that cater to the growing demand for furniture that is both multi-functional and space-saving. - **Interior Design Industry:** Interior designers can explore innovative and versatile product solutions that add value to their clients living spaces. - **Home Improvement Industry:** Home improvement retailers can create new product offerings that cater to consumers seeking versatile and innovative furniture options for their home spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quartet-side-table.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Cross Leg-Supported Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euljiro.md) - [Modular Workspace Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-stool-design.md) - [Expressive Triple-Layer Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ply-assemble-stool.md) - [Elevated Sleek Versatile Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-stool.md) - [Modular Collaboration Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-stool.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Intuitive Entryway Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-front-stool.md)