# Two-Legged Seating The Sgabellissimo Stool Requires People to Balance By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sgabellissimo-stool References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/furniture_design/its_stool_time_part_1_striking_a_balance_23890.asp) & [modoloco](http://www.modoloco.com/modoloco.html) Those looking for a good core workout without the working out part needs to get their hands on the Sgabellissimo stool. In place of the traditional four legs, it is a [two-legged seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pere-chair) that requires a good amount of balance on the part of the sitter. A playful design, it nevertheless sports a [minimal aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair). Made out of wood, the only other thing aside from the use of two legs that sets the Sgabellissimo stool apart is its red seat surface. Shown as part of a group exhibition co-curated by architect Claudio Larcher, the Sgabellissimo stool is set to be manufactured by his Modoloco architecture & design studio, which is based in Milan, Italy. The Sgabellissimo stool can also be flipped over to function as a [small step stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Two-legged Seating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing furniture with unconventional seating options to promote active sitting and engage core muscles. - **Balance-based Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating furniture that requires users to maintain balance, providing an active and engaging sitting experience. - **Minimalist Stool Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing minimalist stools that combine visual appeal with functionality and versatility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional seating options in furniture design to cater to health-conscious consumers and promote active living. - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing balance-based furniture options into the home furnishing industry to enhance ergonomic comfort and promote posture improvement. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating minimalist stool designs into interior design to create aesthetically pleasing and versatile seating options in various spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross Leg-Supported Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euljiro.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Saddle-Inspired Ergonomic Modern Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepe-stool.md) - [Biodegradable Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-stool.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Active Motion Desk Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-ao-stool.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md)