# Warped Bamboo Furniture Alice Minkina's 'Sagano' Collection Creatively Uses Bamboo Veneer By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-furniture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/sagano-bamboo-alice-minkina-furniture-05-26-2016/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/alice_minkina) Alice Minkina is a product designer from Moscow whose 'Sagano' collection of eco furniture uses [twisted bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tradition) for a variety of products. The pieces within the collection include a small rounded chair offered in two versions -- a table topped with glass to reveal the bamboo on the inside and an originally shaped lamp that can mold to different shapes. The '[Sagana Bamboo Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paardarshi)' is the highlight of the collection, with its versatility and the light that reflects the natural patterns of the bamboo making it stand out. The Sagana collection was displayed at the Isaloni Satelite Milan 2016 show, where the whimsical shapes of the eco furniture were displayed along with a roll of bamboo veneer to highlight the the malleability of the wood used. As Design Boom explains, "bamboo is fast growing and can yield 20 times more timber compared to other trees making it a renewable alternative to typical wooden sources." Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/sagano-bamboo-alice-minkina-furniture-05-26-2016/), [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/alice_minkina) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Twisted Bamboo:** The 'Sagano' collection showcases the creative use of twisted bamboo veneer for eco furniture, presenting opportunities for unique and innovative designs. - **Bamboo Malleability:** Highlighting the flexibility and malleability of bamboo veneer, the 'Sagano' collection offers potential for exploring new ways to shape and mold bamboo products. - **Renewable Bamboo Alternatives:** With bamboo's fast growth and high yield of timber, the 'Sagano' collection presents possibilities for using bamboo as a renewable alternative to traditional wooden sources in furniture production. ### Where This Applies - **Eco Furniture:** The 'Sagano' collection demonstrates the potential for creating unique and sustainable eco furniture pieces using twisted bamboo. - **Interior Design:** Integrating twisted bamboo veneer into interior design presents an opportunity to add visually striking and environmentally friendly elements to spaces. - **Product Design:** Exploring the malleability of bamboo veneer opens up avenues for innovative product designs in various industries, showcasing the versatility of this renewable material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Bamboo Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moon-chair.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Bamboo-Centric Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-mood.md) - [Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa.md) - [Workshop-Backed Elevated Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nagare-collection.md) - [Traditional Chinese-Inspired Wavy Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection.md) - [Illusion Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule.md) - [Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-to-earth.md)