# Tree Stump Seating UHURU's Organic Furniture Pieces are Inspired by Nature By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-furniture References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/uhuru-brooklyn-hono-stool-bronze-stoolen.php) & [uhurudesign](http://uhurudesign.com/) Brooklyn-based furniture company UHURU creates a range of organic furniture pieces that are set to appeal to the nature lover with an appreciation for design. Founded in 2004, the brand is known for their [reclaimed and sustainable furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) that are crafted using [natural materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection). UHURU's Hono Stool is an organic furniture piece that resembles a chopped tree stump. The seating accessory is available in a dark wood finish and is charred using a traditional wood-preserving technique, native to Japan. The brand's other statement piece is their Bronze Stool design. The piece is cast out of solid bronze and is also modeled to resembles a solid wood stump. Each of UHURU's seating designs draws inspiration from the natural world and illustrates the beauty of organic materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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's Driving This Trend - **Organic Furniture:** Opportunity for sustainable furniture companies to create organic pieces inspired by nature. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Opportunity for designers to create furniture pieces that resemble natural elements. - **Sustainable Furnishings:** Opportunity for companies to craft furniture using reclaimed and natural materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate organic and sustainable practices. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate nature-inspired furniture pieces into their designs. - **Home Decor Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer organic and sustainable furniture options to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Thoughtful Reclaimed Material Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool.md) - [Organic Sustainably Crafted Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luffa-stoolita.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md)