# Religious Furniture ‘Celebrating the Cross' Lounger by Humans Since 1982 By Ayman | Published 2009-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrating-the-cross-lounger References: [pan-dan.blogspot](http://pan-dan.blogspot.com/2009/04/cross-lounger.html) & [humanssince1982](http://www.humanssince1982.com/) The “Celebrating the Cross” [lounger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida) by Humans since 1982 celebrates the most famous [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-chair) symbol, the crucifix. And while it doesn’t look that comfortable to me, it can make a great gift for that devout Christian in your life. Check out more cross-inspired products and innovations in the related section below. **Implications** - Today's consumer is on a quest for self discovery and purpose, with many losing their religion in the process. Thus, religion has become more of a pop cultural fixture than a faith, opening doors for companies looking to incorporate [religious influences into designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce) or campaigns without being scrutinized for it. Essentially, an organization can capitalize on the familiarity of religion while simultaneously appearing edgy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Religion-inspired Design:** The incorporation of religious influences into product designs presents an opportunity to tap into the familiarity of religion for consumers on a quest for self discovery. - **Pop Culture Religion:** Religion has become a pop cultural fixture, giving companies an opportunity to creatively incorporate religious influences into their campaigns. - **Controversial Religious Imagery:** Companies can capitalize on controversial religious imagery while appearing edgy and appealing to consumers seeking purpose. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can incorporate religious-inspired designs into their product lines to reach a niche market of consumers seeking religious imagery in their home decor. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Companies specializing in novelty gifts can tap into the demand for religious-inspired gift items among devout Christians. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate religious imagery into their designs to tap into the popularity of pop culture religion among consumers seeking spiritual fulfillment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Church-Centered Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekko-chair.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Traditional Church-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pew-stool.md) - [Human Connection-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideways-series.md) - [Red Neon Cross Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-cross-light-bulb.md) - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Cross-Cultural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensaku-oshiro.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)