# Contemporary Home Alters Autel by Mr & Mr Displays Personal Treasures in Simple Customizable Way By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autel-by-mr-mr References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/altar-by-mr-mr.php) & [mr-mr.fr](http://www.mr-mr.fr/) Autel by Mr & Mr, a design studio founded by Alexis Lautier and Pierre Talagrand and based in Montpellier, France, is a [contemporary home alter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan-collection) that is customizable to individual needs and wants. Made up of a hybrid of materials including a metal surface and rope (or chain), it is meant to be mounted onto the wall like a shelf. Yet the metal has been poked with a slew of holes along its perimeter so that the rope can be threaded through in a variety of ways. Comprised of three models, Autel by Mr & Mr is meant to [display personal objects and souvenirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routines-collection) of day to day life. Talagrand reveals, "We are not religious, but we think an altar is cultural and social and it somehow speaks to our contemporary, personal mythologies." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Home Displays:** Autel by Mr & Mr allows for personalization and creativity in how people display their personal treasures. - **Hybrid Material Furniture:** The use of metal and rope (or chain) in furniture design provides unique and versatile options for modern decor. - **Contemporary Alter Design:** An updated take on traditional alters brings cultural and social significance to modern home decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Innovation in furniture design can lead to new and exciting options for customers looking to personalize their living spaces. - **Home Decor:** Consumers are looking for unique and customizable pieces of home decor that reflect their personal style and values. - **Art and Souvenir Retail:** Autel by Mr & Mr offers inspiration for retailers selling locally-made and personalized decor items that speak to customers' cultural and social identities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slick Functional Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-home-accessories.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Customizable Style-Conscious Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledoux-modular-shelf-system.md) - [Illuminating Home Display Pedestals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-decor-piece.md) - [Sculptural Collector Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-collection.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altitude-shelving.md) - [Modular Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving.md) - [Dynamic Structural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermass-and-alton.md)