# Bottle Stopper Seating The Recycled Wine Cork Stool is Made from Corks By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-cork References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2013/02/cork-shaped-stool-made-from-genuine-wine-corks.php) & [windandweather](http://www.windandweather.com/Food-and-Wine-Enthusiasts/Genuine-Cork-Stool.htm) Made entirely out of [genuine corks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka), the recycled wine cork stool is shaped like a wine cork itself. With its [cool recyclable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-girard-stool), the stool is also very easy to carry around because of its light material. Cork is also fairly durable and moisture-proof so this furniture can be used outdoors, in the mud and in the rain, and it can then be cleaned by hosing it down. This seat would feel right at home in a vineyard, but it would also look great at any garden party or in a backyard patio. The recycled wine cork stool could even be used as a sculpture in the home of anyone who enjoys a good glass of wine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Materials:** The recycled wine cork stool showcases the trend of using sustainable and upcycled materials to create innovative furniture designs. - **Portable Furniture:** The lightweight nature of the wine cork stool highlights the trend of creating portable and easily movable furniture for convenience and versatility. - **Outdoor-resilient Design:** The stool's durability and moisture-proof features demonstrate the trend of designing furniture specifically for outdoor use, with resistance to weather elements and easy cleaning. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The recycled wine cork stool presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture manufacturing industry by encouraging the use of sustainable materials and exploring creative design possibilities. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of recyclable wine corks in furniture production signifies the disruptive innovation potential within the sustainable design industry to create unique and eco-friendly products. - **Home Decor:** The wine cork stool's artistic value and versatility offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry, allowing for unconventional seating options and functional sculptures. ## 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) - [Collapsible Recycled Bottle Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-folding-stool.md) - [Stackable Cork-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-carini.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md)