# $11,000 Pebble Furniture The Nini Anidrade Silva 'Garota do Calhau' Collection is Natural Luxury By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garota-do-calhau-collection References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/rolling-pebbles-inspire-the-garota-do-calhau-outdoor-furniture-collection/) & [niniandradesilva](http://www.niniandradesilva.com/) If you're looking for a [piece of furniture inspired by nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection) FOR nature, then you'll love the Nini Andrade Silva 'Garota do Calhau' collection. Translated as 'Girl of the [Pebble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-collection),' the collection is literally inspired by the [rolling pebbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-sofa) found in Madeira Island. What's more amazing is the socially-conscious concept behind the 'Garota do Calhau' collection, with all its proceeds going towards helping the less fortunate. For $11,385, this luxury piece is definitely worth a second glance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 25% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designing furniture inspired by nature and the environment for a sophisticated market is a growing trend - **Socially Conscious Luxury:** Creating products with a social impact while maintaining luxurious design and quality is a trend on the rise - **Sustainable Production:** Redesigning luxury production to incorporate sustainable materials and environmentally-responsible practices is a trend gaining popularity ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry has the opportunity to reposition itself in the market by embracing nature-inspired design and sustainable production practices - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry players can expand their market by incorporating social causes into their products while maintaining high-quality and luxurious design - **Environmental Conservation:** With the increasing importance of environmental conservation, industries that prioritize sustainable materials and practices will have a competitive advantage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roula-salamoun.md) - [Nature-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-collection.md) - [Sea Pebble-Inspired Serveware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler.md) - [Chic Recyclable Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nami-collection-by-qeeboo.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanides-table-collection.md) - [Ultra-Chic Marble Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abc-stone.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-sofa-and-lounge-chair.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md)