# Tall Storage Seats The Seater Cabinet by Kiki can Eijk Offers Lots of Back Support By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seater-cabinet References: [chairblog.eu](http://www.chairblog.eu/2010/05/26/seater-cabinet-by-kiki-van-eijk/) & [kikiworld.nl](http://www.kikiworld.nl/) Looking a little like a [wooden throne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same), the Seater Cabinet by Kiki van Eijk offers plenty of [storage and back support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-storage). The Dutch designer was inspired by multi-purpose furniture throughout history. Tulip wood and white ceramic give the Seater Cabinet a gentle, unimposing look. The drawers have a matte gold glaze, which gives the Seater Cabinet a romantic and vintage feel. The seat is also low to the floor, making the Seater Cabinet an excellent seating and storage solution for a [front entryway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comodo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** Innovative design combining function and storage offers disruption opportunities in the furniture industry. - **Romantic & Vintage Feel:** The use of matte gold glaze in furniture design offers opportunities to modernize classic styles. - **Low Seating Solution:** The trend of incorporating low seating in furniture design offers opportunities for ergonomic innovation in seating design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Designers and manufacturers in the furniture industry can incorporate multi-purpose features and modernized vintage styles in their products. - **Homegoods:** Retailers in the homegoods industry can capitalize on the trend of low seating by offering seating and storage solutions for front entryways. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate multi-purpose furniture and modern vintage styles in their designs for a seamless and functional living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet.md) - [Intuitive Entryway Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-front-stool.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Dual-Sided Storage Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-stool-system.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurve-furniture.md) - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Mobile Seat-Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-mobile-unit.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md)