# Liquid Metal Seating Aluminum Bar Stools by Michael Stolworthy are Fluid & Flowing By Elsa Blaine | Published 2011-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bar-stools-stolworthy References: [chairwhore.blogspot](http://chairwhore.blogspot.com/) & [serous-bar-stool.blogspot](http://serous-bar-stool.blogspot.com/) Ultra-modern bar stools 'Intrigue' and 'Serous' by Las Vegas-based designer Michael Stolworthy are fantastic examples of [fluid design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables). Reminiscent of sinuous works by architect Zaha Hadid, these stools have a liquid quality, as if plasticized molten metal has been stretched between its supporting legs. Stolworthy uses a sand casting method to create his [glossy bar stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair), which gleam after meticulous polishing. The Serous model is available in the chrome and anodized aluminum red shown here as well as in gloss black and hardwood finishes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fluid Design Furniture:** Creating furniture designs that challenge the traditional boundaries of shape and materials, pushing creative limits and opening opportunities for designers to stretch their imaginations. - **Sand Casting Technique:** Using sand molds to create complex shapes and structures, allowing designers to create unique and intricate designs with ease. - **Molten Metal Aesthetic:** Experimenting with the fluid qualities of molten metal to create unique furniture and home decor designs that merge modern and industrial aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Designing innovative furniture that appeals to buyers looking for unique and stylish home decor. - **Home Decor:** Creating imaginative and creative home decor designs that push the boundaries of what is expected in today's interior design landscape. - **Industrial Design:** Developing industrial designs that merge traditional materials with modern forms and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md) - [Lightweight Bar Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodei-superlight.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstool-series.md) - [Modernized Midcentury Bar Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosquito-bar-stool.md) - [Glass Loop Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tide-stool.md) - [Modernist Modern Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utzon-stool.md) - [Fluid Wooden Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures.md)