# Sun-Stained Seating Mischer'Traxler 'Bench Tioat' Reflects the Idea of a Tree By Rachel | Published 2009-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischertraxler-bench-tioat References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6621/mischertraxler-tioat-at-dmy-berlin-design-festival-09.html) & [mischertraxler](http://www.mischertraxler.com/) Mischer’Traxler have found a way to visually describe the different intensity of the sun throughout the day through furniture. The ‘bench tioat’ is never made the same, as the yarn used to create it is stained by the sun throughout the process. The ‘bench tioat’ by Mischer’Traxler’ is made by yarn being run through a special machine, which dyes the yarn throughout the day. The designers said they wanted to [project the idea of a tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass). Check out these sun-stained designs above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sun-stained Furniture:** The use of sun-stained materials in furniture design opens up opportunities for visually representing natural elements. - **Dynamic Coloration:** The process of dyeing materials using the sun can be used to create unique and ever-changing color patterns in various products. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designers can draw inspiration from natural elements, such as the changing colors of trees, to create innovative and visually appealing products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore incorporating sun-stained materials and dynamic coloration techniques into their designs for unique and customizable products. - **Textile Production:** Sun-stained yarn opens up opportunities for textile producers to create one-of-a-kind fabrics and materials with natural color variations. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the use of sun-stained materials and nature-inspired designs to create unique and visually captivating spaces for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Rotating Solar-Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solarpowered-bench-that-spins-ever-so-slowly.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Energy-Producing Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ya18-stool.md) - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md)