# Artful Stacked Seating The Totem Stool Doubles as a Piece of Modern Art in a Pinch By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem-stool References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/21/modern-stackable-stool/) & [anaestheticdesign](http://www.anaestheticdesign.com/) The Totem stool is a creative piece of seating from Australia's own Anaesthetic. Totem is designed to be fun and contemporary and features a stacking element that instantly turns the stool into a [modern work of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes). Each Totem stool has a triangular indentation in it that allows another stool to be stacked on top of it at a sharp angle. The effect is stunning as it lets you create what looks to be a modern art piece simply by [stacking stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collective-modular). The Totem stool is also functional, and can be filled with sand or water in case you need to weight it down. The stool is weatherproof and can double as a footrest or a coffee table. Here's hoping that Anaesthetic gives the Totem stool a wide release as I am pretty sick of my [boring stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utzon-stool). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stacked Seating:** The Totem stool demonstrates the trend of creative and functional designs in seating, with the ability to stack and create a modern art piece. - **Contemporary Furniture:** The Totem stool exemplifies the trend of modern and stylish furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as a footrest or coffee table. - **Weatherproof Design:** The trend of durable and outdoor-friendly furniture is showcased by the Totem stool, which is designed to withstand various weather conditions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating more versatile and artistic seating options, like the Totem stool. - **Home Decor:** In the home decor industry, there is potential for disruptive innovation in producing functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces, such as the Totem stool. - **Outdoor Living:** The outdoor living industry can leverage the trend of weatherproof furniture by incorporating unique designs like the Totem stool into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Highly Functional Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool.md) - [Stackable Cork-Like Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-stool-1.md) - [East-Meets-West-Inspired Layered Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornice.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md) - [Contrasting Element Concrete Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conecto-modular-stool.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md)