# Caged Corked Seating The Sidekick Stool by Timothy John is Modeled After a Scientific Beaker By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidekick-stool References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2012/11/sidekick-stool-timothy-john/) & [timothyjohn.net](http://www.timothyjohn.net/) The Sidekick Stool has a fun name for a fun design. Nevertheless, because of its overall modern and sophisticated look, some may believe that the name is not a good fit. Considering that it is an understated piece with enough pizzaz to make a statement while blending into the background, the Sidekick Stool is aptly dubbed. Designed by Timothy John, a furniture designer based in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand, the Sidekick Stool was modeled after the [silhouette of a glass science beaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tide-stool). As though a 3D drawing of its form, the Sidekick Stool takes on a [grid-like aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair) that gives it a caged vibe. Coming complete with a [large cork stopper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection), which acts the seat, the furniture piece is at once casual and stylish. The Sidekick Stool was created for Thanks retail stores. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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's Driving This Trend - **Caged Design:** Creating furniture pieces with a caged vibe will be a trendy design option. - **Scientific Aesthetics:** Designers can incorporate scientific elements in their furniture pieces to cater to a new market segment. - **Innovative Material Use:** Incorporating unique, repurposed materials as a part of the furniture design would be a unique trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers might want to experiment with new designs that cater to a contemporary and unconventional design segment. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate scientific elements in their designs to create a unique, modern aesthetic. - **Retail Design:** Retailers could benefit from introducing scientific design elements in their storefronts to attract design-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Highly Functional Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Historically Influenced Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-beens.md) - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Rock Climbing-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cling-stool.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [Cork Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-seating.md)