# Rooted Bench Designs Etsy's StudioLiscious Shop Creates Nature-Inspired Furniture Pieces By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootsy-bench-design References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/70884770/modern-wood-bench-rootsy-series?ref=shop_home_active_2) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/StudioLiscious?ref=l2-shop-info-name) Based in Caledon, Ontario, [Etsy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) StudioLiscious shop stuns design enthusiasts with their branched bench design, entitled 'ROOTSY'. This [modern wood bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection) is constructed using a mix of birch plywood, tung oil and glue. The piece ships worldwide from Toronto, Canada and is sure to add a touch of visual interest to any modern or traditional space. Whether displayed within an lofty gallery space or a rustic cabin interior, the 'ROOTSY' bench design is style-conscious without being too over-the-top. The bench features [stylized twig elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection) that act as its base while resembling the roots of a tree. This base holds up a birch plywood seat and is both a structural and visually striking addition to the modern furniture piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable materials and unique designs inspired by nature for furniture industry. - **Mix of Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with combining different materials like birch plywood, tung oil, and glue for creating unique furniture pieces. - **Stylized Twig Elements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate stylized twig elements as a base for furniture designs, adding both structural support and visual appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative designs and materials for modern and traditional furniture pieces. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore global shipping options to reach a wider customer base and expand sales in the online furniture market. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create furniture pieces that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of different spaces, including galleries and rustic cabins. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Curvaceous Sculptural Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench.md) - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md) - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md) - [Paper Cord-Wrapped Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bench.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md)