# Aircraft-Inspired Furniture The Blackhawk Large Coffee Table Adds an Aviator Flair to Your Abode By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackhawk-large-coffee-table References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/home/blackhawk-large-coffee-table/) & [restorationhardware](http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/) The Blackhawk Large Coffee Table is a wicked chunk of metal that will add a distinct aviator aesthetic to your ordinary living room. The aerodynamic design was inspired by the nose cones and fuselages of mid 20th-century aircrafts. The rugged appearance of the Blackhawk Large Coffee Table features [polished aluminum panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu-collection) arranged in a mosaic-like pattern, with exposed steel screws and rounded corners. This distinguished, distressed [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table) will definitely add a unique character to your [interior design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-table-designs). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aviation-inspired Decor:** As consumers look for unique and personalized home decor, there is an opportunity to design furniture and accessories inspired by aviation to cater to those interested in aviation or engineering. - **Industrial Chic:** The trend towards industrial-inspired design offers an opportunity to give new life to old materials through upcycling and creating furniture and decor with raw, rough edges. - **Metallic Finishes:** As metallic finishes continue to be popular in interior design, there is an opportunity to create furniture with shiny and polished surfaces in unique designs like the Blackhawk Large Coffee Table. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can tap into the demand for unique and customized pieces by exploring different design inspirations like aviation and industrial design. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can add unique and memorable pieces like the Blackhawk Large Coffee Table to their product lines to cater to consumers who want to add a bold statement piece to their interiors. - **Upcycling:** There is an opportunity for upcycling and repurposing old materials like metal and aircraft parts to create unique and sustainable decor and furniture that appeals to the eco-conscious consumer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial All-Metal Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockwerk-coffee-table.md) - [Sculpted One-Piece Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-coffee-table.md) - [Dynamic Strong Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-table.md) - [Maximalist UFO Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-saucer-coffee-table.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Blurred Bold Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table.md) - [Supercar Engine Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engine-block-coffee-table.md) - [Bent Steel Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creu-coffee-table.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisk.md)