# Austerely Crossed Furniture The Crucifixion Coffee Table is Inspired by Religion and Geometry By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crucifixion-coffee-table References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/18/crucifixion/) & [fuquanjunze](http://www.fuquanjunze.com/) There is something austerely gorgeous and serene about the Crucifixion Coffee Table, which is inspired by both [religion and geometry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection). Aside from those two inspirations, I think its successful design has very much to do with the overall execution. Designed by Fuquan Junzefor for Oil Monkey, the Crucifixion Coffee Table is stunning in its simplicity. The [stainless steel and polycarbonate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections) figure create an almost ethereal presence that one cannot help but appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Religious-inspired Furniture:** Designing furniture that is inspired by religion and spirituality can appeal to a niche market and provide a unique selling proposition. - **Geometric Design:** Incorporating minimalist geometric shapes in furniture can create a modern and sleek aesthetic for consumers who value contemporary design. - **Ethereal Materials:** Using materials like polycarbonate can give furniture an otherworldly quality and create a memorable user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can expand their offerings by incorporating religious and geometric design elements and experimenting with new materials. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can appeal to customers who value unique and meaningful pieces by offering religious and geometric-inspired home furnishings. - **Artistic Installations:** Artists and designers can explore the intersection of religion, geometry, and materiality to create thought-provoking and visually compelling installations for exhibitions and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Themed Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emprea-series.md) - [Dynamic Strong Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-table.md) - [Striking Limited-Edition Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-coffee-table.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Optically-Designed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-coffee-tables.md) - [Solid-Ash Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boia.md) - [Japandi-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloth-coffee-table.md)