# Whimsical Spider Seating The Quirky Milli Stool Takes an Arachnid Form with a Single Missing Leg By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milli-stool References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2013/02/Milli-stool.html) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/579587961/milli-stool) A seating object might only require three supportive posts in order to stand with stability, but the Milli Stool has been endowed with four more to give it personality beyond its practicality. British designer Ash West has been working on this piece as a personal project for some time and is now working to get serious about its production. The latest chairs to be manufactured are made from [FSC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovo-gift-card)-certified MDF board; however, experimentation may lead to molded polypropylene models in the future. Whether they're plastic or wood in structure, the designer is set on finishing his Milli Stools in [bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-two). This vivid aesthetic quality complements the playful and eccentric forms of the seven-legged seats. The Milli Stools' inspiration is from UK coins and squid-like sea creatures, but the furnishings have come to embody their own unique character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Seating:** The Milli Stool exemplifies a trend of seating designs that prioritize playful and eccentric forms, adding unique character to furniture pieces. - **Bold Aesthetics:** The use of bold colors in the finishing of the Milli Stools reflects a trend towards vibrant and visually striking furniture designs. - **Sustainable Materials:** The consideration of using FSC-certified MDF board and potential future exploration of molded polypropylene showcases a trend towards furniture designs made from sustainable materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The Milli Stool aligns with the furniture design industry, offering opportunities for designers to create playful and visually striking seating solutions. - **Home Decor:** The bold aesthetics and unique character of the Milli Stool make it a desirable piece for the home decor industry, opening up opportunities for manufacturers and retailers. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The focus on using sustainable materials in the production of the Milli Stools highlights opportunities within the sustainable manufacturing industry to develop and market eco-friendly furniture products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digested-objects.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md) - [Highly Functional Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool.md) - [Insect-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mantis-chair.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [One-Legged Structural Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pere-chair.md)