# Longevity-Focused Wooden Chairs Stolab Presents Wooden Furniture Meant to Last Forever By Amy Duong | Published 2022-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stolab References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/10/20/stolab-stories-solid-wood-furniture-video/)  [Stolab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-holly) is highlighted in the latest installment of Dezeen's video series, highlighting its expertise in creating wood furniture and its rich heritage. The Swedish manufacturer was founded back in 1907 and Martin Johansson, the brand's owner, and CEO talks about the history of the brand and its perspective of [creating wood furniture from the forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood) to the factory. Johansson states that "When we look at forests or wooden products, we have a great respect for that. We also realise how much forest you need in order to get superior quality out of it [...] It's an important part of our culture and our surroundings. It's a unique place, which we need to take very good care of." Image Credit: Stolab ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Longevity-focused Wooden Furniture:** Creating wooden furniture designed to last forever with a focus on sustainability and respect for nature. - **Heritage-based Manufacturing:** Incorporating a brand's history and cultural connection to a material into the manufacturing process of modern products. - **Sustainable Manufacturing Processes:** Utilizing eco-friendly practices to minimize environmental impact during the production of wooden furniture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating sustainable and heritage-based manufacturing practices into modern furniture production. - **Home Goods Retail:** Investing in and promoting furniture companies that prioritize sustainability, longevity, and cultural connection to materials. - **Sustainable Forestry Management:** Providing valuable resources and expertise in sustainable forestry management to connect manufacturers with responsibly sourced wood. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/able-chair.md) - [Timeless Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture-design.md) - [Eco-Friendly Scandinavian Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verk-furniture.md) - [Timeless Bistro Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-chair.md) - [Longevity-Focused Luxe Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoke-sofa.md) - [Sustainable Modern Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitraum.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Sustainable Sawmill Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-betula-project.md) - [Natural Beauty-Inspired Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-design-principles.md)