# Sculptural 3D-Printed Stools This Stool Seating Was Created for a 3D-Printed Food Restaurant By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-seating References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160707-architect-arthur-mamou-mani-designs-stunning-3d-printed-stools-for-food-ink-pop-up-restaurant.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/257047360/making-architecture-tangential-dreams-for-burning?ref=project_link) Architect Arthur Mamou-Mani created this dynamic stool seating design with [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-collection). While these stools are officially known as 'Smoke Stools,' they also seem to have a resemblance to airy clouds or jellyfish forms. The interior of the stools are completely hollow, which allows for light to be emitted from beneath the seats to create an atmospheric glow. Although aesthetically pleasing, this design feature posed a challenge and required the 3D-printed material to be sturdy enough to stand on its own without internal supports. These artfully designed Smoke Stools will be fixtures in Food Ink's 3D-printed food restaurant, as well as perks that are offered to supporters of Arthur Mamou-Mani’s Tangential Dreams Kickstarter campaign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 34% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural 3D Printing:** The use of 3D printing technology to create visually striking and unique sculptural designs. - **Hollow Interior Design:** The use of hollow interiors in furniture design to allow for the emission of light and create atmospheric effects. - **3d-printed Food:** The emerging trend of 3D printing technology being used to create food and enhance the dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore the possibilities of 3D printing technology in creating visually stunning structures and furniture. - **Hospitality and Restaurants:** Innovative food establishments can incorporate 3D printing technology to create unique dining experiences and offer visually appealing food. - **Crowdfunding and Kickstarter:** Opportunity for creators to leverage crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to fund projects related to 3D printing and innovative design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Aquatic Shoreline Conservation Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stool.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Transformative Clover Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collective-modular.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md)