# Handmade Minimalist Seating These COCKOSH Wood Stools are Stunning By Octavian Viorel | Published 2012-09-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-stools References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/COCKOSH) These wood stools from Romania have a unique aesthetic that sets them apart from similar pieces. Sold on Etsy, these handmade seats add a whimsical and dynamic look to any room. Whether you prefer minimalist style or luxurious accents like fur, there's a huge variety available to shoppers who peruse the COCKOSH store. The makers behind these stools chose to use wood, because it gave them the chance to work outdoors and to talk with wonderful people from the countryside of Transylvania. Originally selling the stools at markets, the couple moved their inventory online to Etsy. Since then, they've had lots of success and gained lots of attention for their handmade work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 52% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Furniture:** There is an opportunity for artisans to create unique furniture pieces that stand out in a crowded market. - **Minimalist Design:** The popularity of minimalism in interior design presents an opportunity for furniture designers to create clean and simple pieces that customers crave. - **Online Marketplaces for Artisans:** The success of COCKOSH on Etsy highlights the potential for other creators to use online platforms to reach customers worldwide. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture makers can innovate by using unique materials or implementing minimalist design features in their pieces. - **E-commerce:** There is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create new online marketplaces specifically tailored to handmade and artisanal products. - **Artisanal Crafts:** The rise of the handmade movement presents opportunities for small businesses and independent creators to differentiate themselves and tap into a growing demand for unique and personalized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Chess-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rook-stool.md) - [Highly Functional Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool.md) - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Through-Colored Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roggbif.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md)