# Villainous Shelving Units Pottery Barn Kids' Star Wars Collection Offers a Darth Vader Shelf By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darth-vader-shelf References: [potterybarnkids](http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/darth-vader-shelf/?pkey=cstar-wars-shop&&cstar-wars-shop) The recently released [Star Wars collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) from [Pottery Barn Kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-barn-kids-x-lego-collection) does not only include graphic wall art and an impressive Millennium Falcon bed but also features this Darth Vader shelf that is designed to resemble a traditional curio cabinet. The compact shelving unit can be wall-hung or displayed on a sturdy surface like a table, vanity or even a mantle. Made from durable iron that has been hand-painted, this Darth Vader shelf resembles the masked villain's face and will appeal to new and existing Star Wars fans. Pottery Barn Kids' sci-fi furniture range is a great way for parents to introduce kids to their favorite film franchise while gearing up for the upcoming release of the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Star Wars Collection:** The Star Wars collection from Pottery Barn Kids showcases the demand for pop culture-themed furniture for children. - **Graphic Wall Art:** The inclusion of graphic wall art in Pottery Barn Kids' Star Wars collection highlights the growing trend of using bold, visually striking designs in children's decor. - **Curio Cabinets:** The design of the Darth Vader shelf as a curio cabinet demonstrates the resurgence of interest in traditional furniture pieces with a modern twist. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Furniture:** The Pottery Barn Kids Star Wars collection presents an opportunity for the children's furniture industry to tap into the lucrative market of pop culture-themed items for kids. - **Home Decor:** The inclusion of graphic wall art and unique shelving units in the Star Wars collection indicates a trend in home decor towards more visually engaging and expressive pieces. - **Movie Merchandise:** The popularity of the Star Wars franchise and the release of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' create a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the movie merchandise industry to develop unique and appealing products for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Building Block Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-barn-kids-x-lego-collection.md) - [Gothic Franchise-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-barn-3.md) - [Sci-Fi Scene-Inspired Lego Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-sceneinspired-lego-set.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md)