# Contemporary Creature Furnishings The Animals Collection by Henrique Steyer is Youthfully Luxe By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animals-collection-by-henrique-steyer References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/vote/animals-collection-by-henrique-steyer/) & [henriquesteyer.br](http://henriquesteyer.com.br) The Animals Collection by Henrique Steyer celebrates the Brazilian architect's love for the animal kingdom. This contemporary collection of home furnishings is moulded to resemble animals that include jaguars, alligators and jungle-dwelling apes. The collection of [wood-constructed tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection) features a series of durable surfaces that are held up by [decorative and sculptural framing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensemble-1), made to mimic wild animal forms. Paying tribute to Brazilian art and architecture, the Animals Collection by Henrique Steyer embraces contemporary design lines and [bright color hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1) that are often synonymous with the South American nation's cultural associations. The designer's diverse home decor pieces can double as stools or seating and come in a variety of wood types and finishes that range from high gloss to matte lacquer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Creature Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating home furnishings that combine contemporary design with animal-inspired shapes and colors. - **Mimicry-inspired Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing furniture and decor pieces that mimic the shapes and forms of animals. - **Brazilian-influenced Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating the vibrant colors and cultural associations of Brazil into home furnishings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of traditional furniture design by incorporating animal-inspired elements. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming home decor pieces into versatile options that serve both functional and aesthetically pleasing purposes. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Infusing interior design with culturally-inspired elements, such as the vibrant colors and patterns of Brazilian art and architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Workplace Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoozoo-collection-by-narbutas.md) - [Modernist Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colendra.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Minimalist Pet Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pet-furniture-collection.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Design-Forward Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-collection1.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md)