# Harmonious Flower Holders The Bonsai Equilibrium Vase are Made Out of Scrap Materials By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonsai-equilibrium References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/bonsai-equilibrium-vases/) & [galeriegosserez](http://www.galeriegosserez.com/en/edition/designers/designer:beatrix-li-chin-loos) The [Bonsai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonsai-desk-lamp) Equilibrium vase has a serene presence about it, which has everything to do with the fact that it is inspired by the Japanese ancient art of pruning miniature trees. Since the purpose of the bonsai culture is to evoke contemplation for the viewer and a calm exercise of effort and ingenuity for the grower, it comes as no surprise that this is reflected in the Bonsai Equilibrium vase. Designed by Beatrix Li-Chin Loos for Galerie Gosserez, the Bonsai Equilibrium vase can also be considered a sculpture due to its [unique and pleasing form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases). Made completely out of [scraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery), each vase has four cardboard and lacquered elm wood circles that turn around a glass tube. Each circle can be reconfigured for harmony and balance purposes. I feel calmer just looking at the Bonsai Equilibrium vases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Home Decor:** The use of scrap materials in the Bonsai Equilibrium vase presents an opportunity for sustainable innovation in the home decor industry. - **Modular Design:** The reconfigurable circles in the Bonsai Equilibrium vase demonstrate a trend towards modular design in the product industry. - **Japanese Aesthetic:** The influence of Japanese bonsai culture in the design of the Bonsai Equilibrium vase presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the Japanese aesthetic in their product offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can leverage sustainable design principles, such as the use of scrap materials in the Bonsai Equilibrium vase, to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can incorporate modular design elements, such as the reconfigurable circles in the Bonsai Equilibrium vase, into their products to provide consumers with customizable and flexible furniture options. - **Design:** Design businesses can draw inspiration from Japanese bonsai culture in their product offerings, as showcased in the aesthetically pleasing design of the Bonsai Equilibrium vase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Cylindrical Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanakubari.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md) - [Greenery-Inspired Textured Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-textured-ceramic-vase.md) - [Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfwatering-vase.md) - [Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watoji.md) - [Connection-Inspired X-Shaped Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaax.md) - [Copper Tubular Minimal Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroyuki-yuasa.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md)