# Disembodied Elegance Harry Allen Hand (Vase) Reaches Through Walls (to Hold Your Flowers) By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-vase References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/V4vlE) & [harryallendesign](http://www.harryallendesign.com/) This one’s tough. Is the Harry Allen hand vase elegant and modern? Or is it just a [creepy hand reaching out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing) of the wall? Either way, it seems to be an [appropriate decoration for Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection). The hand vase is a casting of designer Harry Allen’s hand. And while it is “striking,” as Elsewares describes it, that may or may not be a good thing. The hand vase is designed to [hold flowers or a candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder), and may or may not grab you as you walk by. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Disembodied Design:** Expanding the concept of unconventional home decor by incorporating creepy and avant-garde elements, such as a hand reaching out of the wall. - **Striking Elegance:** Combining aesthetics with functionality, creating visually impactful home accessories that serve a purpose. - **Interactive Decor:** Integrating interactive elements into home decor designs to engage with the user and enhance the overall experience. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor manufacturers to embrace unconventional designs that challenge traditional norms and cater to unique consumer tastes. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive potential for artists and designers to create thought-provoking and conversation-starting pieces that push boundaries and redefine artistic expression. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating unconventional decor items into interior design projects to create striking focal points and make a bold statement in living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Hand-Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-vase.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Jewelry-Holding Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-vase-stand.md) - [Unusual Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-brown-paper-bag-vase.md) - [Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Decor-Inspired Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-vacuum-concept.md) - [Cosmic Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase.md) - [Greenery-Inspired Textured Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-textured-ceramic-vase.md)