# Intricately Deceiving Containers The Cube Illusion Lidded Case is Abstractly Sculptural By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-illusion-lidded-case References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/08/04/cube-illusion-lidded-case-by-laszlo-tompa/) The Cube Illusion Lidded Case may look like a beautiful and intricate sculpture that simply serves an aesthetic purpose; however, there is more than meets the eye with this design. This intriguing creation is actually a container that has an overall cubic form. Yet thanks to some mind-boggling features, it doesn't look like it does at all most of the time. Created by Laszlo Tompa, the Cube Illusion Lidded Case boasts [geometric ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) produced by [CNC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundlink-plus) wood turning. These geometric touches, which are on a diagonally symmetrical plane, are what give the 'box' its deceiving shape. Made out of cherry wood, it is a powerfully abstract piece of furniture that will certainly add that *je ne sais quoi* quality to any living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Sculptural Containers:** The Cube Illusion Lidded Case blurs the line between sculpture and functional container, opening up opportunities for innovative designs in artistic home decor. - **Mind-boggling Geometric Ornaments:** The use of CNC wood turning to create geometric ornaments offers potential for disruptive innovation in the field of decorative craftsmanship. - **Deceptive Form Designs:** The Cube Illusion Lidded Case's ability to transform its appearance presents a chance for disruptive innovation in the realm of optical illusions and perception-based products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artistic Home Decor:** The abstract and sculptural nature of the Cube Illusion Lidded Case suggests opportunities for disruptive innovation in the high-end furniture and home decor industry. - **Decorative Craftsmanship:** The use of CNC wood turning to create intricate geometric ornaments opens doors for disruptive innovation in traditional craftsmanship, blending modern technology with timeless designs. - **Optical Illusions:** The transformative qualities of the Cube Illusion Lidded Case provide potential for disruptive innovation in industries like interior design and product development that rely on optical illusions to captivate consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md) - [Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set.md) - [Twisting CGI-Designed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookscrew-sideboard.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Interlocking Living Room Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlocking-living-room-furniture.md) - [Offset Shelf Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-slice-sideboard-concept.md) - [Milled Three-Dimensional Puzzle Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-bodies.md) - [Cabinet-Concealed Modern Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelisk-3.md)