# Elegant Empire-Inspired Boards This Darth Vader Glass Cutting Board is Out of This World By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-cutting-board References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/this-darth-vader-cutting-board-is-surprisingly-elegant/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/173849749/darth-vader-star-wars-damask-glass) If you love Star Wars and also enjoy flexing your culinary skills, this Darth Vader themed [glass cutting board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore) is for you. From the TealPoodle [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) shop, the Darth Vader Star Wars Damask Glass Cutting Board is a sophisticated approach to the conventional kitchen chopping board. Made out of tempered glass, the boards are colored and printed. They come in three different hues, all with the same black horizontal band with Darth Vader's mask in the middle. The design is both French and gothic, making it perfect for Star Wars fans who also appreciate an elegant decorative esthetic in their home. This product not only brings style and beauty into your kitchen, it also shows off your love for [science fiction franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) while preparing your meals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Themed Kitchenware:** Creating more sophisticated themed kitchenware that brings style into the kitchen. - **Tempered Glass Cutting Boards:** Innovating around the use of tempered glass cutting boards that can be used for both decoration and practical kitchen tasks. - **Mixing Classic and Contemporary Aesthetic:** Exploring the demand for mixing classic gothic styles with modern science fiction themes in home decor and kitchenware. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware Industry:** How companies can innovate the designs of kitchenware to make it more appealing and interesting for customers. - **Home Decor Industry:** Designing more futuristic, science fiction inspired products that can blend in with a classic and elegant home decor aesthetic. - **Printing and Design Industry:** Developing specialized technologies to print and design on a variety of materials such as glass, metal and wood for use in home decor and kitchenware products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Hybrid Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viking-acacia.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md)