# Springy Wooden Seats The Rattatan Stool by Wiktoria Szawiel Sports an Atypical Weaved Pattern By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rattatan-stool References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/inspiration/the-rattatan-stool-by-wiktoria-szawiel) & [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/03/15/rattatan-stool-by-wiktoria-szawiel/) The Rattatan Stool looks like it’s made out of wooden springs. A unique take on [traditional rattan furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispers-of-the-wildwood), it forgoes the typical [weaved pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs) for something a little more loopy. Basically, [wooden strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roggbif) have been bent in varying heights to make up the actual seat. Thus, the Rattatan Stool does not have a smooth, concrete surface that a weaved one usually boasts. Created by Polish designer Wiktoria Szawiel, the Rattatan Stool may look like a mess of folded wood shoots, but it has an overall simplistic aesthetic. According to the designer, “The part of the stool that is made with rattan sticks weights less then 1 kg, because the sticks are extremely light. One rattan stick is not able to hold human body, but more of them together, connected in a certain way create funny and comfortable stool.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Unique Weaved Pattern:** Exploring unconventional weaving techniques to create innovative furniture designs. - **Simplistic Aesthetic:** Embracing minimalism and simplicity in furniture design for a clean and modern look. - **Lightweight Materials:** Utilizing lightweight and unconventional materials to create comfortable and functional furniture pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating unique weaving techniques and lightweight materials to create innovative furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Using furniture with simplistic aesthetics to create clean and modern interior spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Offering furniture pieces made from lightweight materials to provide customers with comfortable and functional seating options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Rattan-Like Modern Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mua-lau.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Rice Husk-Made Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-husk-stool.md) - [Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-translation-stool.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md)