# Fluid Modern Stools Trio by Andrea Quiros-Balma is a Jointless Design By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-stool References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/trio-jointless-stool-andrea-quiros-balma/) & [andreaquirosbalma](http://www.andreaquirosbalma.com/) At first glance, Trio is a modern stool that appears to have been inspired by a flower of some sort. It boasts a [fluid form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures) that comes together like pedals to create the seat portion. Although aesthetically pleasing, the design of the modern stool is actually inspired by its construction. A perfect balance between function and form, it is completely jointless, which makes it quite interesting. Designed by Andrea Quiros-Balma, a recent graduate of [Savannah College of Art and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loxo-chair) and currently based in New York City, the modern stool can be dissembled with ease when not needed or a person is on the move. Made out of wood, its sculptural shape can be softened with a cushion. Virtually perfect for any space, the modern stool is great for many occasions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Jointless Design:** A trend in furniture design where pieces are made without visible joints. - **Fluid Forms:** A trend in furniture design where pieces have a visually fluid shape. - **Disassembly:** A trend in furniture design where pieces are easily taken apart and put back together. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional furniture industry by offering jointless, fluid design options. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use jointless, fluid furniture to create unique and visually interesting spaces. - **Sustainable Design:** By using disassembly as a design feature, furniture makers can promote sustainable design by making pieces easy to transport and reuse. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Modular Collaboration Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-stool.md) - [Expressive Triple-Layer Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ply-assemble-stool.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Biodegradable Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-stool.md) - [Glass Loop Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tide-stool.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md)