# Twisting Stools The Matthew Bradshaw Kolme Seat is Designed for Efficiency By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matthew-bradshaw-kolme References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Kolme/401745) & [matthewbradshaw.net](http://www.matthewbradshaw.net) A stool can be such a convenient piece of furniture to have, but convenience doesn't have to mean foregoing looks--take the Matthew Bradshaw Kolme stool, for instance. Shapely and sturdy, it is the best of both worlds. Designed according to [traditional Scandinavian principles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utzon-stool), the Matthew Bradshaw Kolme stool was designed to be efficient, as put by the designer himself. [Sculptural and lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-bar-stool), it is also [easily stackable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Efficient Stools:** There is room for innovation for furniture that maximizes space and convenience, without sacrificing aesthetics. - **Scandinavian-inspired Furniture:** Sustainability, functionality, and simplicity are growing trends in furniture design that can be applied in various industries. - **Stackable Seating:** The demand for practical and space-saving furniture presents an opportunity for designers to create versatile and stackable seating solutions in various shapes and sizes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can develop efficient and aesthetic stools using sustainable materials and stackable designs to cater to small living spaces or modern office setups. - **Interior Design:** Designers and decorators can incorporate Scandinavian-inspired furniture and efficient stools in their projects to create functional and stylish spaces. - **Co-working Spaces:** Efficient and stackable seating solutions can be used in co-working spaces and other professional environments to maximize space while still maintaining an appealing design aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Highly Functional Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool.md) - [Tubular Steel Framed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-stool.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Sustainable Space-Saving Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flex-perch-stool.md) - [Biodegradable Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-stool.md)