# Hipster Sculptured Wooden Furniture This New Collection of Wood Chairs and Stools is Minimalist By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-04-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chairs-and-stools References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/04/08/ton-launch-furniture-alexander-gufler-milan-2014/) & [ton.eu](http://www.ton.eu/en/) If you want to give your space a fresh and eclectic touch, make sure to check out this collection of minimalist wood chairs and stools from [TON](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-chair-design) -- warning: you'll fall in love and probably buy the whole collection. Designed by Vienna-based designer Alexander Gufler for the Czech furniture brand, the collection of minimalist wood chairs and stools was recently launched at [Salone Internazionale del Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-maya) at Milan Design Week 2014. Using Merano wood, the collection includes chairs, bar stools and a Stelvio table. The whole collection is timeless and comes in beech, oak and American walnut. "I wanted the chairs to make an aesthetic impression as sculptures but on the other hand I wanted them to be comfortable and practical," says Gufler. "The Merano chairs and bar stools therefore combine the bottom design made of solid wood with harmonic shapes of bent plywood in the seat and backrest." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Wood Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating minimalist and stylish wood furniture pieces. - **Eclectic Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in offering unique and eclectic furniture options for home decoration. - **Combining Aesthetics and Functionality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing furniture that is both visually appealing and practical. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing process of wood furniture, focusing on minimalism and craftsmanship. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in offering innovative and stylish furniture pieces for interior designers and decorators. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in retail and e-commerce by offering unique and eclectic furniture collections to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-to-earth.md) - [Fluffy Organically-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-21-minimo.md) - [Simplistic Wooden Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-slab-collection.md) - [Simplistic Line-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-furniture.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-furniture.md)