# Moving Cork Seating Daniel Michalik's 'Sway Stool' Balances Motion With Function By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-12-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-stool References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-design.php?page=5) & [onestopmodern](http://onestopmodern.com/sway-stool-p-1266.html) The Sway Stool is a different type of ‘rocker.’ The design incorporates [reclaimed materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool) and artistically integrated elements with functional style. Daniel Michalik’s handmade Sway Stool is made of [bottle stopper waste cork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating). The central column of the stool is flexible, solid cork. The outside edges of the seating column is slotted, resulting in a [seat that flexes and pivots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair) under the weight of the user. Because sitting on the Sway Stool requires a little physical participation to maintain balance, using it improves posture and circulation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Seating:** Designing seating concepts with sustainable materials and reclaimed elements can disrupt traditional seating options. - **Motion-seating:** Incorporating movement in seating options, like the Sway Stool, can offer health benefits and address consumer demand for versatility in furniture designs. - **Handmade Furniture:** Utilizing handmade techniques and unique design elements can set furniture pieces apart from traditional, mass-produced options in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore using sustainable and reclaimed materials to design innovative seating options that address consumer demand for eco-friendly furniture. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore incorporating movement in furniture designs to promote better posture and improved circulation for consumers. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore handmade techniques and unique design elements to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that cater to consumer demand for personalized home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Active Motion Desk Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-ao-stool.md) - [Sloped Movement Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tippi-chair.md) - [Cross Legged Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair.md) - [Sustainable Space-Saving Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flex-perch-stool.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Stackable Cork-Like Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-stool-1.md) - [Dynamic Movement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbl-rocking-chair.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md)