# Bottle Stopper Seating The Purista Stool Has an Elegant Metal Frame with a Cushioning Cork Cap By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purista-stool References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/furniture/purista/) & [dourocreativestudio](http://www.dourocreativestudio.com/?page_id=217) Designers and consumers are all over bark-derived furnishings due to the delightful qualities of the material's texture and aesthetics. The Purista Stool showcases the beauty of cork, doing so in a way that's as refined as a bottle of wine. Unlike the often casual and low-cost perches and tables that are made out of cork, this piece has a sophistication about it. The tripod base is manufactured from laser-cut aluminum that forms thick supports with smooth curves and clean lines. To complete the champagne-bottle cap, a solid cork block has been placed on top to make a nice, thick circular seat with a 30-centimeter diameter. Designed by the Douro Creative Studio, the Purista Stool would be a tasteful addition to any office or living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Bark-derived Furnishings:** There is a growing trend in the use of bark-derived materials for furniture, providing a unique texture and aesthetic appeal. - **Refined Cork Design:** Designers are incorporating cork in sophisticated ways, such as using it for seating with elegant metal frames, opening opportunities for innovative furniture designs. - **Unique Cork Stools:** The Purista Stool showcases the beauty of cork in a unique way, offering seating options that are refined and stylish, stimulating the cork furniture market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The use of bark-derived materials and innovative cork design in furniture presents opportunities for manufacturers to create unique and visually appealing products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of using bark-derived furnishings and refined cork design to create sophisticated and textured spaces for clients. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can capitalize on the demand for unique cork stools and bark-derived furnishings by offering stylish and aesthetically pleasing options to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Cork Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-seating.md) - [Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-carini.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Stackable Cork-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Grainy Cork Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collection-2.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Cork-Made Occasional Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk.md)