# Ancient Landmark Seating The Colosseum Sofa Gives a Roman Flair to Your Home Decor By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colosseum-sofa References: [cribcandy](http://cribcandy.com/home/picks/colosseum-sofa-from-tappezzeria-rocchetti/74400/) & [homedit](http://www.homedit.com/colosseum-sofa-from-tappezzeria-rocchetti/) If you're a fan of Roman culture or landmarks in general, I'm sure you'll love the Colosseum Sofa. Just as you would suspect, it is a piece of furniture modeled after the famous Colosseum. Designed by Tappezzeria Rocchetti, the Colosseum Sofa would bring a bit of history and grandeur to your home. It may be too gimmicky for some, however; that's why I envision it in an eclectic hotel foyer or office area instead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Historical-inspired Furniture:** Designing furniture inspired by famous landmarks opens up opportunities for unique and nostalgic home decor. - **Gimmicky Home Decor:** Creating novelty furniture items allows for playful and unconventional design choices in home interiors. - **Eclectic Office Furnishings:** Integrating unconventional furniture designs in office spaces promotes a creative and stimulating work environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** With the demand for unique and historical-inspired home decor, manufacturers can explore producing furniture pieces that cater to niche markets. - **Hospitality and Hotel:** Incorporating gimmicky furniture items, such as the Colosseum Sofa, in hotel foyers and common areas allows for engaging and memorable guest experiences. - **Interior Design:** Designers specializing in eclectic styles can utilize historical-inspired furniture to create visually striking and distinct spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repetitive Curvaceous Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colle-sofa.md) - [Rome Monument Block Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-expert-colosseum.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Decadent Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poet-sofa.md) - [Capacious Outdoor Sofa Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-sofa.md) - ['80s Brutalist-Style Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltrona-frau-2.md) - [Ancient Rome-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romana.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md) - [Oversized Polished Brass Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boca-do-lobo-lapiaz.md)