# Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools The 'Plastic Translation Stool' by Antoine Laboria is Sturdy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-translation-stool References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/10/31/this-wooden-stool-offers-a-sustainable-replacement-for-a-common-household-product/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-wooden-stool-offers-a-sustainable-replacement-for-a-common-household-product) & [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-laboria-2720bb141/)  Plastic stools have become a commonplace item to find in the home but aren't exactly [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-girard-stool) given their composition, so the 'Plastic Translation Stool' is intended to offer an alternative. Designed by Antoine Laboria, the stool has a carved construction that is inspired by conventional plastic alternatives that are achieved using thermoforming. The stool has a series of soft lines and honed edges to give it a softer appearance in comparison to plastic models, but with a form that [could be recycled or repurposed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair) after use. The 'Plastic Translation Stool' is constructed using [birch plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roggbif) buttresses to distribute the weight evenly between the four beechwood legs. Wooden joinery is used to give the stool a unified appearance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 13% - 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** Opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly furniture alternatives using sustainable materials like birch plywood and beechwood. - **Circular Design:** Designing products like wooden stools for recycling and repurposing after use, leading to a more circular economy. - **Alternative Thermoforming Methods:** Developing new ways to achieve the look and feel of conventional plastic items without relying on traditional thermoforming techniques. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Companies that specialize in furniture manufacturing can take advantage of designing and creating eco-friendly alternatives to popular plastic items. - **Sustainable Materials:** Manufacturers of sustainable materials like birch plywood and beechwood can benefit from the increasing demand for eco-friendly home furnishings. - **Plastics Manufacturing:** Plastics manufacturers can benefit from researching and developing alternative methods to traditional thermoforming, potentially leading to more eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Biodegradable Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-stool.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Collapsible Recycled Bottle Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-folding-stool.md) - [Wood-Resembling Recycled Plastic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nardi.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md)