# Inclusive Split Stools Loveseat Shift Separates Slightly to Accommodate More Than One Sitter By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-stool References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/furnishings/loveseat-shift-by-margaux-keller/) & [larcobaleno](http://www.larcobaleno.com/shop/loveseat-shift.html) For those couples who feel truly attached at the hip, this split stool is the perfect little perch. Based on a standard design for a [circular wooden stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair), this piece seems to have been sliced and separated along its diameter in order to better accommodate two bottoms. A pair of legs accompanies each to give the unusual chair its stability. Margaux Keller designed the Loveseat Shift for producer Mäiza Éditions. The solid ashwood construction gives it great strength, and the fairly simple reworking of the round surface contributes effective functionality. Two people can sit side-by-side and quite close, without sacrificing half of his or her rear end off of the edge of the seat. This split stool is a smart use of space, catering to a couple without occupying a great area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Split Stools:** Innovative designs that separate traditional seating in order to accommodate multiple sitters. - **Space Optimization:** Furniture designs that maximize seating capacity without occupying a large area. - **Functional Redesign:** Reimagined furniture designs that offer improved functionality and user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create split stools that cater to couples and offer increased seating capacity. - **Interior Design:** Inclusive split stools can be incorporated into interior design projects to optimize seating arrangements in small spaces. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can benefit from using split stools to maximize seating capacity and accommodate more guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Twin Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same.md) - [Slitted Dynamic Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menow.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Transformative Clover Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collective-modular.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Intuitive Entryway Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-front-stool.md) - [Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quartet-side-table.md)