# Kid-Friendly Playful Furniture The Toronto Stool Doubles as a Fun Toy for Children By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-stool References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/toronto-an-adjustable-stool-for-playing/) & [in-tenta](http://in-tenta.com/index.php/works/latest-works/item/119-toronto-cork-stool) Give a child a cardboard box and they will turn it into just about anything with maybe a marker, but mostly their minds; the [Toronto Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-mlb-2026) relies on that pension for imagination as well. A simple piece of furniture, the Toronto Stool boasts a [modular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collective-modular) that allows it to double as a fun and basic toy for children. Created by IN-TENTA and manufactured by [MADE DESIGN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-matter-leather), the Toronto Stool is comprised of a number of discs made out of waste cork and kid-friendly foam. Completely recyclable, it not only fosters their creativity and imagination, but also their coordination and movement. Aiding kids as they grow, the Toronto Stool is held together with a red cord. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Modular Furniture:** The trend of modular furniture allows for versatile and interactive designs that can serve multiple purposes, such as transforming into toys for children. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of recyclable and eco-friendly materials, like waste cork and kid-friendly foam, in furniture design caters to increasing consumer demand for sustainability. - **Playful Design:** Furniture designs that incorporate playful elements and encourage imagination provide an opportunity for innovative and engaging products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of modular furniture and incorporate sustainable materials to create unique and eco-friendly products. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore collaborations with furniture designers to create multifunctional toys that foster creativity and imagination in children. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate playful furniture designs in their projects to create engaging and interactive spaces for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddie-couch.md) - [Playful Modular Kids Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twiny-sofa-system.md) - [Modular Cork Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidou.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Stackable Cork-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating.md) - [Independence-Encouraging Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-storage-box.md) - [Transforming Child Stool Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipflap-childrens-chair.md) - [Modular Chromatic Child Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidzilla-chair.md) - [Play-Friendly Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-nook-modular-furniture-system.md)