James Piatt’s ‘Strike’ coffee table would be a perfect piece of furniture for your local bowling superstar—or for any bachelor pad in general. The machined acrylic tabletop is stabilized by four bowling balls as legs.
Whenever I think of bowling, I think of "The Big Lebowski." Somehow, I don’t think James Piatt’s ‘Strike’ coffee table would fit in with The Dude’s decor, but this piece of furniture is definitely something I’d see Jesus Quintana (played by John Turturro) rocking in his house.
Tables for Bowlers
James Piatt's ‘Strike' Coffee Table
Trend Themes
1. Bowling-inspired Furniture - Designing furniture with elements inspired by bowling, such as using bowling balls as table legs.
2. Unique Coffee Tables - Creating coffee tables that incorporate unconventional materials or designs, like using acrylic tabletops and unconventional supports.
3. Nostalgic Home Decor - Tapping into nostalgia by designing furniture that evokes memories of specific subcultures or pastimes, in this case, bowling.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Exploring innovative design concepts that incorporate unconventional materials and unique inspirations to create eye-catching furniture.
2. Home Decor - Producing home decor items that appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia and interest in unique, conversation-starting pieces.
3. Recreation and Leisure - Integrating elements from popular recreational activities, such as bowling, into home furnishings to create distinctive and personalized spaces.