# Tiered Flower-Holders The Chen Karlsson 'Platevase' Looks Made for Tea Time By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chen-karlsson-platevase References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/10/lamp-and-vase-display/) & [chenkarlsson](http://www.chenkarlsson.com/products/platevase/) The Chen Karlsson 'Platevase' would be a perfect addition to my tea collection. I can just imagine an elegant flower arrangement sheltering the delicious scones, desserts and sandwiches that would be served during tea time. Yet the possibilities are endless with the Chen Karlsson 'Platevase,' as it's not reserved just for tea time. It can be filled with just about anything; even the vase part can become a convenient candle holder. Made out of porcelain, it is a quirky take on two traditional household items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Multi-purpose Home Decor:** The Chen Karlsson 'Platevase' demonstrates the trend of multi-purpose home decor, offering consumers the opportunity to use one item for multiple functions. - **Quirky Porcelain Designs:** The Chen Karlsson 'Platevase' represents the trend of quirky porcelain designs, appealing to consumers looking for unique and unconventional home decor pieces. - **Functional Tableware:** The Chen Karlsson 'Platevase' exemplifies the trend of functional tableware, combining a flower holder and candle holder into one innovative product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of multi-purpose items, like the Chen Karlsson 'Platevase', to cater to consumers seeking versatility in their decor choices. - **Porcelain and Ceramics:** The porcelain and ceramics industry can explore the trend of quirky designs, similar to the Chen Karlsson 'Platevase', to offer consumers unique and eye-catching home decor options. - **Tableware and Dining:** The tableware and dining industry can capitalize on the trend of functional and practical products, such as the Chen Karlsson 'Platevase', to provide consumers with innovative and space-saving dining solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Floral Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-to-a-tea.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Playful Packaging-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-milk-vase.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Multifunctional Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iza-vase.md) - [Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfwatering-vase.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md)