# Versatile Z-Shaped Stools Zoo by MAYICE is a Minimalist Multifunctional Seating Option By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoo-by-mayice References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/05/15/zoo-by-mayice/) & [mayicework](http://www.mayicework.com/) Zoo by MAYICE, a studio based in Madrid, Spain, and founded by Marta Alonso Yebra and Imanol Calderón Elósegui, is a [versatile stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girard-stool) that is shaped like the letter 'z,' hence its name. A particularly practical furniture piece, it can be used as a table, magazine rack and shelving unit in addition to a seat. It simply needs to be [stacked or placed together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating) with more of its kind to perform such helpful functions. Boasting a [modern and minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair), Zoo by MAYICE is made by hand and is in no need of screws or additional substructures to balance. Crafted out of pinewood sourced from sustainable managed forests, they are available in either a natural wood finish or several colors including green, orange, white and red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 18% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Versatile Z-shaped Stools:** The trend towards multifunctional furniture that can adapt to varying space constraints empowers both residential and commercial customers to maximize the utility of the space available. - **Sustainable Pinewood Sourcing:** Increasing emphasis on sustainable material sourcing is driving innovation in utilizing renewable materials in furniture design and manufacturing. - **Manual Handcrafting:** As consumers look for unique, personalized pieces for their homes, there is a trend towards handcrafted furniture made by skilled craftsmen. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** In the furniture manufacturing industry, these trends drive the development of stylish, multifunctional furniture that is both environmentally-friendly and easy to customize. - **Interior Design:** The trend towards adaptable furniture combined with sustainable, handcrafted materials presents creative opportunities for interior design firms to create spaces that integrate seamlessly with the surrounding environment and reflect the personal style of the client. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers in the home decor space can leverage these trends to create unique and eco-conscious product offerings that appeal to the growing number of consumers seeking personalized, sustainable furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Workplace Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoozoo-collection-by-narbutas.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Functional Flat-Packed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool.md) - [Sleek Minimal Space-Saving Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altura.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Design-Forward Stackable Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stool.md)