# Stylish Stepladder Chairs Usit by Maarten Olden Pulls Double Duty By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usit-by-maarten-olden References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2014/01/stepladder-chair.html) & [maartenolden.nl](http://www.maartenolden.nl/?portfolio=uzit) Usit by Maarten Olden, a designer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is a [hybrid piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisto) that combines a stepladder with a chair. Inspired by the idea of revamping the traditional stepladder, which often looks too utilitarian for the home, the Dutch designer created a doubly practical product that somehow manages to look more laid-back for it. He notes, "[T]hey are quickly returned to storage after being used. Although it is [collapsible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair), the Usit doesn't have to be packed away." Created for Altrex, Usit by Maarten Olden fits into a contemporary interior seamlessly. Not to mention that it comes in handy when [extra seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool) it needed. Particularly useful for smaller living spaces, it nevertheless suits any home due to its functional properties and stylish look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Furniture:** The trend of combining different pieces of furniture into one offers opportunities for creating unique and functional products. - **Revamped Stepladders:** The trend of redesigning traditional stepladders into more stylish and versatile pieces opens up possibilities for innovative and attractive home accessories. - **Space-saving Solutions:** The trend of developing furniture that is compact and multifunctional provides opportunities for creating products that optimize limited living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture and Interior Design:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the furniture and interior design industry by creating hybrid furniture that combines functionality and aesthetic appeal. - **Home Accessories:** The home accessories industry can explore disruptive innovation by reimagining traditional items like stepladders and offering more stylish and versatile options. - **Small Space Living:** In the small space living industry, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation by developing space-saving solutions that maximize functionality without compromising on style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Child Stool Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipflap-childrens-chair.md) - [Contemporary Folding Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scaleo.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Sleek Minimal Space-Saving Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altura.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Kids Modern Step Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totto-step.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Multi-Functional Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisto.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md)