# Anatomically Imperfect Furniture The 'Appalstered Collection' is Full of Lumps and Bumps By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomically-imperfect-furniture-designs-the-appalstered-collection-is-full References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/denny-priyatnas-appalstered-collection-relfects-imperfections-of-humans-07-11-2017/) & [dennypriyatna](http://dennypriyatna.com/) Designer Denny Priyatna's 'Appalstered Collection' is full of [unusual furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) that express the imperfections of the human body. It was the designer's aim to challenge common perceptions of comfort, creating furniture with unique characteristics to remind the onlooker of their own imperfections. The collection is comprised of two kinds of furniture: 'Damaged' and 'Diseased.' The 'Diseased' furniture features disruptive designs that are intended to be reflective of acne or tumors -- these protrusions look as uncomfortable as they feel. The 'Damaged' furniture is purposefully covered with [cuts and rips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-lo) that open up when someone sits on the furniture piece, to make for an unnatural lounging experience. The Appalstered Collection aims to trigger conversations among the audience to elicit discomfort and shock. This furniture was created in response to the compulsive demand for perfection in both design and life. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/denny-priyatnas-appalstered-collection-relfects-imperfections-of-humans-07-11-2017/), [dennypriyatna](http://dennypriyatna.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Furniture Design:** The 'Appalstered Collection' challenges traditional perceptions of comfort by embracing the imperfections of the human body in its furniture designs. - **Disruptive Design Aesthetics:** The collection features furniture with protrusions resembling acne or tumors, creating uncomfortable and shocking design elements. - **Conversations Around Perfection:** The Appalstered Collection sparks discussions about society's compulsive demand for perfection, both in design and in life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore unconventional design elements and aesthetics to create unique and disruptive products. - **Interior Design and Decor:** Interior designers and decorators can use the Appalstered Collection as inspiration to challenge traditional comfort and aesthetics in their projects. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** The collection's emphasis on imperfections and the demand for perfection can inspire fashion and lifestyle brands to promote body positivity and challenge societal beauty standards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meritalia-morphologica-collection.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md) - [Textured Modern Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1.md) - [Sculptural Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unform-studio.md)