# Ascending Stools Take a Climb or Sit Back and Relax in the Step Ladder Chair By Summer Luu | Published 2011-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-ladder-chair References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2011/04/step-ladder-chair.html) & [ingasempe.fr](http://www.ingasempe.fr/projets/escabeau/diapo.htm) Step stools are so boring; why not fancy it up with the Step Ladder Chair? This stylish, multifunctional furniture piece is very portable and helpful indeed. For anyone who lives in compact areas like a small apartment or little condo, space-saving furniture is super-important. As the name suggests, the Step Ladder Chair combines the utility of a climbing ladder and the function of a seat in one. With its sturdy metal frame and hidden wheels, the nifty stool can glide anywhere. The rings at the bottom of the seat act as steps to climb on and the backrest of the chair pulls upwards, offering a safe railing to maintain balance. Climb to the top in style and design with the Step Ladder Chair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Multifunctional Furniture Pieces:** The trend of creating furniture pieces that can serve multiple purposes. - **Space-saving Furniture:** The trend of designing furniture that takes up minimal space. - **Hidden Mobility:** The trend of incorporating hidden wheels or other mobility features into furniture pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Industry:** Opportunity for furniture companies to create innovative, space-saving designs. - **Home Improvement Industry:** Opportunity for companies in this industry to offer innovative, multifunctional furniture solutions for small living spaces. - **Interior Design Industry:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate multifunctional and space-saving furniture in their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Child Stool Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipflap-childrens-chair.md) - [Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-by-step-ladder.md) - [Kids Modern Step Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totto-step.md) - [Rock Climbing-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cling-stool.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Sleek Minimal Space-Saving Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altura.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Contemporary Folding Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scaleo.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md)