# Floating Chairs The 'Caruaru Furniture Collection' by Marcelo Rosembaum is Up in the Air By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caruaru-furniture-collection References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/08/10/the-caruaru-collection-by-rosenbaum/) & [rosenbaum.br](http://www.rosenbaum.com.br/) Brazilian designer Marcelo Rosembaum was the mastermind behind the 'Caruaru Furniture Collection.' The dazzling pieces included were all made by Artefama Industry. The majority of the furniture featured in the gallery is made from pinus wood and is painted over with different [colors that are inspired by nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection). The 'Caruaru Furniture Collection' has a total of 19 pieces, which include [chairs, benches and bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1). **Implications** - Wooden designs are continuing to grow in popularity as they offer an [eco-friendly, durable alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection) to many other man-made materials. Companies who incorporate wooden textures and materials into their designs can appear high quality and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers who are seeking out green alternatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Designs:** Companies can incorporate wooden textures and materials into their designs to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers seeking green alternatives. - **Nature-inspired Colors:** Using colors inspired by nature in furniture designs can add a unique and eye-catching aesthetic appeal. - **Durable Furniture:** As consumers prioritize longevity and sustainability, there is an opportunity for companies to create durable furniture using eco-friendly materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** There is a growing market for eco-friendly furniture options that incorporate wooden textures and nature-inspired colors. - **Home Decor:** Eco-friendly materials and nature-inspired designs can be applied to a variety of home decor items, including furniture, textiles, and accessories. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend towards eco-friendly materials and durable designs presents an opportunity for companies specializing in sustainable design to meet consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa.md) - [Modernist Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colendra.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Floating Component Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-top-chair.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal.md) - [Bold Community-Reflected Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flap-chair.md) - [Striped Down Dimensional Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-arad-1.md)