# Spooled Seating Diane Steverlynck's Tight Stool is Held Together With Thread By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tight-stool References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/soft-hardware-tight-stool-is-bound-together-by-thread.html) & [dianesteverlynck.be](http://www.dianesteverlynck.be/) The craft world continues to influence the world of industrial design by the looks of the Tight Stool. Considering that these two realms are so closely related in the scheme of art and design, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Yet instead of going for an overly crafty as seen in the past with yarn and crocheted decor, the Tight Stool takes on a more [refined and modern look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utzon-stool). Created by Belgium-based designer Diane Steverlynck, the Tight Stool is made using only [wood and thread material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs). Bound by a spool of colored thread, the stool does not require the help of [glue or nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linumtube) to keep it together. Simple yet sophisticated, the Tight Stool would fit into any living space nicely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Craft-inspired Design:** Incorporate traditional craft techniques into modern industrial design, creating unique and visually appealing products. - **Minimalist Furniture:** Design furniture with clean lines and simple materials, showcasing elegance and functionality. - **Alternative Joinery Techniques:** Explore innovative methods of joining materials, such as using thread instead of traditional glues or nails. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Apply craft-inspired design principles to create innovative and stylish furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Introduce minimalist furniture to the home decor industry, offering modern and sleek design options. - **Art and Design:** Merge traditional crafting techniques with industrial design, bridging the gap between art and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstool-series.md) - [Flat-Packed Wooden Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-stool-concept.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Stackable Cork-Like Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-stool-1.md) - [Glass Loop Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tide-stool.md) - [Biodegradable Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-stool.md) - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md)