# Fat Furniture "Basho" The Sumo Wrestler Table By Howard Wu | Published 2008-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basho-the-sumo-wrestler-table References: [skymall](http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail.htm?pid=102174152) “Basho” the Sumo Wrestler Table, as pictured here, makes a nice hefty addition to any sports memorabilia collection, not to mention its functional use in the living room. For the price of $225.00 at [http://www.skymall.com](http://www.skymall.com), the 38 lbs. likeness of a sumo athlete can be yours. His measurements are 27” in diameter, by 18” in height. With a neutral skin tone, “Basho” blends in surprisingly well with most colors and types of modern furniture, while adding a unique aura of safety and security. Here's another interesting design concept inspired by overweight people: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Heavyweight Decor:** Furniture designs inspired by overweight individuals. - **Functional Memorabilia:** Incorporating collectibles into functional furniture pieces. - **Neutral-toned Boldness:** Furniture that stands out without clashing with existing decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Opportunities for novel designs to capture a niche market. - **Sports Memorabilia:** Expanding the market by creating functional pieces to complement existing collections. - **Home Decor:** Designing unique pieces that complement modern aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rs4-home-x-hey-foosball-table.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-everyday-sofa.md) - [High-Strength Accordion Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-side-table.md) - [Polar Bear-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench.md) - [Curvaceous Abstract Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-table.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-table.md)