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Painful Stools

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Ton Guglya's 'Stake Chair' is Inspired by Medieval Torture Device

— May 4, 2009 — Art & Design
How'd you like to sink into Ton Guglya's 'Stake Chair'? From afar, the stool looks like a medieval torture device--that's because it was inspired by one. Upon closer inspection, you'll see that the wooden pyramid is surrounded by a glass cube and a rounded seat top. Whew!

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Implications - Businesses need not be afraid to create products that stray off the beaten path of the normal or the expected, and products like this are definitely a testament to that. Even something as simple as a medieval-inspired seat is going to catch the eye of the consumer looking for something out of the ordinary, so there is definitely a lot to be said for breaking away from the status quo with a design/product that doesn't settle for mediocrity.
Trend Themes
1. Medieval-inspired Design - There is an opportunity for businesses to explore and create products inspired by medieval aesthetics, capturing the attention of consumers seeking unique and unconventional designs.
2. Unconventional Seating - The market for seating designs that deviate from the norm presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to attract consumers looking for innovative and distinctive furniture pieces.
3. Breaking the Status Quo - Businesses can benefit from challenging the conventional and creating products that offer a departure from mediocrity, appealing to consumers seeking products that stand out from the crowd.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - In the furniture industry, there is potential for disruptive innovation by incorporating unconventional and medieval-inspired designs into seating products, catering to consumers interested in unique furniture pieces.
2. Interior Design - The field of interior design can embrace medieval-inspired design concepts, offering disruptive innovation opportunities through the creation of unconventional and eye-catching seating arrangements and decor elements.
3. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors have the chance to explore disruptive innovation by creating unconventional and thought-provoking seating sculptures inspired by medieval aesthetics, appealing to art enthusiasts seeking unique and impactful pieces.
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