# 19th Century iPhone Cases The Gresso iPhone 4 Case Uses 200-Year Old African Wood By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gresso-iphone-4-case References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/gresso-does-the-apple-iphone-4-this-time/) & [gresso](http://www.gresso.com/) This Gresso [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) case is pretty snazzy given that it's made with 200-year-old African Blackwood. The phone case also comes equipped with some [18K gold accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-x-blvck-paris), just in case the ancient wood wasn't enough glamor for your phone. Gresso is actually offering two different styles of the wooden iPhone 4: one sleek and streamlined for men, and another with [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1) crystal accents on the back for women. The Gresso iPhone 4 case is pretty awesome, especially since you'll probably be the only one who has it on the block! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Phone Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of phone accessories using vintage materials for a unique and nostalgic appeal. - **Luxury Tech Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-end tech accessories with premium materials and embellishments to cater to the luxury market. - **Gendered Phone Cases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design phone cases specifically tailored to different gender preferences, offering customized options for male and female consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and technology by creating stylish tech accessories like phone cases. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on high-end consumer demands by producing luxurious phone cases with premium materials and exclusive designs. - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with phone manufacturers to produce unique and innovative phone cases that enhance the overall user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Iphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-50th-anniversary-iphone-17-pro.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md) - [Opulent Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gray-alter-ego-iphone-13-case.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclear-case.md) - [Handcrafted Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alto-original-leather-case.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Sustainable Tactile Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case.md)