Hanna Emelie Ernsting has gone above and beyond what is necessary for delivering the minimum in ergonomic comfort for the family room. These delightful Pets Stools have been upholstered with excess fabric that gives them more character and unexpected practicality.
Each of the ottomans has a sturdy rounded surface that's supported by four short legs. The entire framework is covered in a quilted cloth to turn it into a functional stuffed animal. The extra material is bunched up on top of the Pets Stools, stitched into the shapes of dogs, pigs and rabbits with distinctive ears, snouts and bodies that slump down into floppy forms. This affords extra padding for your ankles or your bum and provides a bit of a blanket for warming cold feet.
Floppy Animal Footstools
Pets Stools are Comforting Couch-Side Companions to Help You Cozy Up
Trend Themes
1. Functional Furniture - Hanna Emelie Ernsting's Pets Stools are a unique combination of furniture and stuffed animals, tapping into the trend of functional furniture.
2. Upcycling - Using excess fabric to upholster stools is a prime example of upcycling, a trend that is gaining popularity in sustainable product design.
3. Quilting - The quilted cloth used to cover the Pets Stools is a trend in home decor that adds texture and visual interest.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The quilted Pets Stools tap into the evergreen home decor industry, with the potential for disruptive innovation in functional furniture design.
2. Sustainable Products - Upcycling excess fabric to create functional furniture is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainable products industry.
3. Pet Products - Pets Stools are a clever way for pet owners to incorporate pet-themed decor into their homes, with potential for disruptive innovation in functional pet products.