# Aluminum Fire Decor The Akihisa Hirata Flame Frame is a Scalding Hot Design By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akihisa-hirata-flame-frame References: [abitare.it](http://www.abitare.it/highlights/flame-frame/) & [hao.nu](http://www.hao.nu/) This Akihisa Hirata Flame Frame really leaves a lot to the imagination because you can't exactly tell what it's supposed to be; that doesn't mean, however, that it is any less amazing than it is. The Akihisa Hirata Flame Frame is a [flame-like artistic object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture) created out of [golden aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-bookstand) and twisted into unique sizes, enabling it to be used in different settings, such as a [hotel lobby or office space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakajimaya-crossing). Be sure to check out the above gallery for more of this scalding design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aluminum Decor:** Innovative use of aluminum in the creation of home and office decor - **Abstract Art:** Increasing popularity of abstract art pieces in modern interior design - **Unconventional Design:** Growing trend of nontraditional designs and shapes in decorative objects and furniture ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Use of unique and creative decor pieces for home improvements and renovations - **Office Decor:** Rising interest in unconventional office design and decor elements - **Art and Design:** Exploration of nontraditional materials and references in art and design industries ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-candelabra.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md) - [Shimmering Surface Design Finishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-collection.md) - [Slick Modern Holographic Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-fireplace.md) - [Paper-Like Sleek Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu-collection.md) - [Crystalline Acrylic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel-flare-collection.md) - [Cylindrical Glass Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filigree-series.md) - [Warped Acrylic Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar.md)