# Atypical Architectual Stools The 'ARTU' Stool Seat is Crafted Using Both Wood and Metal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-seat References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/04/21/too-cool-for-stool/) Combining the common materials found in many stool seats, the 'ARTU' stool is an atypical approach to furniture design that incorporates an architectural aesthetic. The 'ARTU' stool is crafted with a wooden leg base that has been implemented with folded sheet metal in order to draw a stark contrast between the two materials. This forms a seat design that is strong, stylish and increasingly stronger than other options you might find on the market. The 'ARTU' stool seat is the design work of Alexander Zhukovsky and merges materials in a way that is modern yet retro to create something that is a balance between the two. The 'ARTU' stool places the wood and metal materials together to have them rely on each other to create a literal and metaphorical balance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed-material Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating furniture designs that combine unexpected materials, like wood and metal, to create unique and stylish pieces. - **Architectural Aesthetics:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in incorporating architectural elements into furniture designs, like the use of folded sheet metal in the 'ARTU' stool. - **Balance of Modern and Retro:** Innovation potential can be found in designs that strike a balance between modern and retro elements, as seen in the 'ARTU' stool which merges the two aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry could benefit from incorporating mixed-material concepts to create visually striking and innovative products. - **Metalworking:** Disruptive innovation can be fostered within the metalworking industry by exploring unique applications, such as integrating folded sheet metal into furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can arise within the interior design industry by incorporating furniture pieces, like the 'ARTU' stool, that blend modern and retro aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-translation-stool.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Minimal Metalic Bar Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foundation-bar-stool.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md)