# Foliage-Covered Wardrobes Tord Boontje for Meta By Pearl | Published 2008-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fig-leaf-wardrobe-tord-boontje-for-meta References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/005493.php#more) & [tordboontje](http://www.tordboontje.com/) It's hard to tell this is actually a wardrobe unless someone told you. Tord Boontje, a Dutch industrial designer created this piece for Meta. The doors of the wardrobe consist of hundreds of [hand-painted enamelled copper leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flore). When opened a [patinated bronze tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series) is revealed. One assumes the clothes are meant to hang on the branches. At the back is a hand-dyed, [woven silk lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-object). This creation is without a doubt, a labour of love with a good deal of craftsmanship thrown in. But there may well be a little too much form and not enough function for those with a practical bent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 32% | 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 - **Nature-inspired Design:** Exploring the use of foliage and natural elements in furniture design to create visually striking and unique pieces. - **Artistic Functionalism:** Blending artistry and functionality to create furniture that doubles as a creative expression and a practical storage solution. - **Handcrafted Luxury:** Emphasizing the value of handcrafted, meticulously designed furniture that showcases the skills and craftsmanship of artisans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate nature-inspired elements and functional artistry into their projects. - **Fine Furniture:** The luxury furniture industry can leverage the trend of handcrafted, nature-inspired pieces to offer unique and high-end options to customers. - **Art and Design Galleries:** Exhibition spaces can showcase and promote furniture pieces that blend art, nature, and functionality, appealing to art collectors and design enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest-Inspired Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet.md) - [Tropical Island-Inspired Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weaver-cabinet.md) - [Connected Curated Wardrobe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookandme-closet.md) - [Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yujin-lee.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Wardrobe-Style Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drobe-luggage.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Cabinet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veil-cabinets.md) - [Cabinet-Concealed Modern Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelisk-3.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md)