# Bag-Storing Seating The S5 Bar Stool Solves the Problem of Precariously Slung Purses By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s5-bar-stool References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Design-of-the-bar-stool-S5/2035441) Men can sympathize as well, for if you've ever walked into a bar with anything more than a light jacket, you'll have encountered the question of where to stash your things. The S5 Bar Stool actually presents its sitter with a [space to store her effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-and-vitra), allowing patrons to avoid the coat check and placing purses on the sticky floor. The clever barstool is fairly typical from its base to its [swiveling mechanism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-bar-stool), constructed of a shiny metal pole and a [minimalist footrest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair). The difference is in the seat. It comprises a pair of molded wood chairs, with one much more shallow that sits high inside the other. Mikhail Belyaev's chic leather-upholstered S5 Bar Stool hence incorporates a generous cubby right into its clean and contemporary form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bag-storing Seating Solutions:** Opportunities for furniture manufacturers and interior designers to create versatile and practical seating solutions that provide secure storage space for personal items. - **Innovative Bar Accessories:** Opportunities for businesses to improve the overall bar experience by implementing smart and innovative accessories, increasing customer satisfaction. - **Multipurpose Furniture:** Opportunities for manufacturers to create multi-functional furniture that serves different purposes, addressing consumers' need for space-saving and practical design. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Designers could focus on creating innovative furniture pieces for a variety of interiors, from bars and restaurants to homes, that seamlessly integrate clever storage solutions. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, bars, and nightclubs could invest in Bag-Storing Seating to offer valuable storage solutions for their customers' personal belongings. - **Retail and Fashion:** Fashion retailers and designers could partner with furniture manufacturers to create branded Bag-Storing Seating products that match and complement their designs and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md) - [Dual-Sided Storage Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-stool-system.md) - [Intuitive Entryway Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-front-stool.md) - [Functional Flat-Packed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pocket-chair.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Barstools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inheritance-barstool.md)