# Pierced Tree Trunk Furnishings This Wooden Stool by WitaminaD Blends Organic and Manmade Materials By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-stool-furniture References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/09/10/wooden-stool-by-witaminad/) & [witaminadprojekt.pl](http://witaminadprojekt.pl/?lang=en) This wooden stool by Polish design firm WitaminaD is made using a mix of organic and manmade materials. The furniture piece measures 1/2" in size and features a tree trunk seat that is pierced with a triangular piece of metal. Its laser-cut metal element acts as the wooden stool's structural support. Moreover, the piece adds a geometric accent to the otherwise organic looking decor item. In addition to acting as seating, this furniture piece from WitaminaD can also double as a side-table or as a convenient shelving that is perfect for vases, candles and other decorative accents. If you're a fan of rustic design, then you will love this rustic stool that is perfect for industrial lofts or modern cabin interiors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Organic Material Integration:** Opportunity for creating furniture pieces that blend organic and manmade materials. - **Geometric Accent:** Opportunity to incorporate geometric elements into furniture designs for a visually striking effect. - **Versatile Furniture Functionality:** Opportunity to create furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as seating, side-tables, and shelving. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in combining organic and manmade materials to create unique furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in incorporating geometric accents into interior decor for a modern and visually appealing look. - **Home Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing versatile home accessories that can serve multiple functions and cater to different decor styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-translation-stool.md) - [Highly Functional Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-stool.md) - [Organic Sustainably Crafted Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luffa-stoolita.md)