# Grenade Oil Lamp Piet Houtenbos Makes Art from Army Surplus By Bianca | Published 2007-12-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grenade-piet-houtenbos References: [piethoutenbos](http://www.piethoutenbos.com/grenades/) Blow your guests away this year when you light up these genuine hand grenades in your living room. The Army surplus grenades have been transformed into oil candles by designer [Piet Houtenbos](http://www.piethoutenbos.com/grenades). They come either in their natural finish or in gold and silver to help them blend in well with your Christmas décor. A little scary, but very unique, they retail for $55-$65 on the [artist's site](http://www.piethoutenbos.com/grenades). They can burn for up to 24 hours. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Repurposed Military Art:** There is a growing trend of artists repurposing military surplus items into unique and artistic products. - **Unconventional Home Decor:** Consumers are increasingly seeking unconventional and eye-catching home decor items to make a bold statement in their living spaces. - **Disruptive Candle Designs:** Innovative designers like Piet Houtenbos are reimagining traditional candle designs by incorporating unexpected elements like hand grenades. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers have the opportunity to create disruptive and visually striking pieces by repurposing military surplus items. - **Home Furnishings:** The home furnishings industry can tap into the demand for unique and unconventional decor by incorporating bold and attention-grabbing products like the hand grenade oil lamps. - **Candle Manufacturing:** Candle manufacturers can explore and experiment with new and disruptive designs, such as incorporating unexpected elements, to attract customers seeking innovative home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Minimal Modern Oil Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-capsule-oil-lamp.md) - [Tear Canister Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majdulin-nasrallah.md) - [Compact Campsite EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-lamp-and-alarm.md) - [Luxe Candle-Melting Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna-20.md) - [Flame-Free Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md)