# Escher-Inspired Furniture Illusory Cabinets and Lighting in Impossible Shapes By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escher-inspired-furniture-impossible-shapes-in-cabinets-lighting References: [stylehive](http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/-Twenty-First-Gallery--COLLECTION--557981) & [antoineetmanuel](http://www.antoineetmanuel.com/FURNITURE/21-21.htm) This fabulous cabinet by Antoine + Manuel and the accompanying light boxes seem to be a recreation of a M.C. Escher illustration. The center section of the pure white shelving unit has numerous arched windows, doorways and staircases to nowhere. The work is similar to Escher's 'Relativity' and 'Convex and Concave' illustrations, which I've included from the artist's official [website](http://www.mcescher.com/Gallery/gallery.htm). The shiny black light box also replicates the '[impossible' structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) the Dutch artist made famous. **Implications** - Consumers are attracted to products and services that highlight intricacy and are loaded with details. Buyers connect better to these products because it helps them realize how much time is invested in creating it. Businesses can use this format by drawing in a more emotionally connected clientele. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intricate Design:** Opportunity for businesses to create products and services that highlight intricacy and attention to detail. - **Emotional Connection:** Opportunity for businesses to draw in a more emotionally connected clientele through products and services. - **Visual Illusion:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate visual illusions in their designs for a unique and captivating appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to explore intricate designs and create visually captivating pieces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate emotionally engaging elements into their designs. - **Art and Decor:** Opportunity for artists and decor companies to leverage visual illusions in their creations for a distinct and eye-catching aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Minimal Four-Legged Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exposure-cabinet.md) - [Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson.md) - [Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture.md) - [Bright Artful Cabinet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridges-collection.md) - [Twisting CGI-Designed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookscrew-sideboard.md) - [Curvaceous Floating Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection-2.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.md) - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md)