# Rustically Scorched Step Stools The 'Burnt Stool' Features a Burnt Finish That's Somewhat Brash By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-stools References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/11/09/burniture/) We're living in a time where design preferences are focused on pristine finishes and clean aesthetics, but the 'Burnt Stool' is a line of step stools that aim to go against these notions. Coming in several color options, the aptly named 'Burnt Stool' features legs that appear to have been scorched by fire to give them the look of being somewhat raw and edgy. The 'Burnt Stool' is the design work of Alejandro Cantú and focuses on how destructive forces such as fire can be contained and utilized for design purposes. This is inherently evident with the step stools seen here, which maintain a somewhat polished aesthetic on the top portion yet show [scorched stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio) on the bottom of the legs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Raw-edged Designs:** Exploring unconventional finishes that embrace a raw and edgy aesthetic. - **Utilizing Destructive Forces:** Finding ways to harness destructive forces, like fire, for design purposes. - **Contrasting Aesthetics:** Creating designs that combine polished finishes with elements that appear burnt or scorched. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity to create unconventional furniture designs with raw-edged finishes. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating burnt or scorched elements as a contrasting design feature in interior spaces. - **Home Decor:** Exploring unconventional finishes that embrace a raw and edgy aesthetic in home decor products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Through-Colored Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roggbif.md) - [Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstool-series.md) - [Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-translation-stool.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md)