# Modern Piped Seating Collections Phan Thao Dang Creates Minimalist Pipe Benches and Stools By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pipe-benches References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/17/phan-thao-dang-sewage-pipe-collection-furniture-design/) & [phanthaodang](http://phanthaodang.com/) California-based designer Phan Thao Dang's latest venture in the furniture industry is a set of pipe benches and stools. The silhouettes of the objects are [minimalist in aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection) but carry a great deal of artistic quality with reference to material, texture, and shape. For this collection, Phan Thao Dang utilized pipes that are used to transport sewage waste. Available in a white and a dark green colorway, the construction makes for an exceptional embellishment in the contemporary interior setting. Thus, the pipe benches and stools have the potential to elevate, creating a design-forward atmosphere for any area. Due to the nature of the material, Phan Thao Dang's creations are [extremely durable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-bench) as they can withstand extreme climates of water pressure, temperature, and substances. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 5% | 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 - **Minimalist Furniture:** Phan Thao Dang's pipe benches and stools showcase a minimalist aesthetic that aligns with the growing trend for clean and simple designs in furniture. - **Upcycled Materials:** By repurposing pipes used for sewage waste, Phan Thao Dang demonstrates the trend of incorporating upcycled materials into furniture design, adding a unique and eco-friendly element. - **Artistic Functionality:** The artistic quality of Phan Thao Dang's pipe benches and stools, with their attention to material, texture, and shape, taps into the trend of combining aesthetics with functionality in furniture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The pipe benches and stools by Phan Thao Dang offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture design industry by introducing unconventional materials and a minimalist aesthetic. - **Interior Design:** Phan Thao Dang's pipe benches and stools open up disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design industry by providing unique and eye-catching pieces that can transform the atmosphere of any space. - **Sustainability:** The use of upcycled materials in Phan Thao Dang's pipe benches and stools presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sustainability industry, showcasing how waste materials can be transformed into functional and stylish furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold-Tonal Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressura.md) - [Bold Patterned Tubular Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-bench.md) - [Sustainable Concise Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-collection.md) - [Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tube-collection.md) - [Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstool-series.md) - [Industrial Duct Work Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-series-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Sculptural Metal Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection.md) - [Pipe-Inspired Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pipeline.md)