# Monkey-Shaped Furniture Henrique Steyer's Furniture is Inspired by Previous Iconic Creations By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henrique-steyer-furniture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/henrique-steyer-furniture-collection-monkey-stool-nino-bookshelf-09-07-2014/) & [henriquesteyer.br](http://www.henriquesteyer.com.br/ingles.html) Brazilian designer Henrique Steyer is presenting a special range of [monkey-shaped furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child) -- essentially alternative versions of some of the most iconic pieces of his collection -- to celebrate the success of this furniture brand's first year. The collection includes a [multi-purpose stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture) that operates as both a bedside table as well as a living room foot-rest. Its two supporting sides present the silhouette of a monkey. The surfaces are held in place by a rectangular platform that passes through the voids in the monkeys' bodies. These unique Henrique Steyer creations come in a massive range of color options in high gloss, matte lacquer and a wide variety of wood veneers. Original pieces from the collection were exhibited at Milan Design Week 2014 and were a hit with the international media. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/henrique-steyer-furniture-collection-monkey-stool-nino-bookshelf-09-07-2014/), [henriquesteyer.br](http://www.henriquesteyer.com.br/ingles.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** Designers can explore the concept of furniture that serves multiple functions to meet the changing needs of consumers. - **Animal-inspired Design:** Incorporating animal shapes and silhouettes into furniture opens up creative possibilities for unique and eye-catching designs. - **Customizable Furniture:** Offering a wide range of color options and finishes allows customers to personalize their furniture and create a one-of-a-kind piece. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the popularity of unique furniture designs and techniques to create distinctive pieces that attract attention in the market. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate animal-inspired furniture into their projects to create playful and visually engaging spaces for their clients. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers can offer customizable furniture options to appeal to customers who value personalization and want to express their unique style in their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md) - [Charming Workplace Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoozoo-collection-by-narbutas.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Playful Structural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-collection.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Sleek Collectible Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ateiler-pendhapa.md) - [Ceiba Tree-Inspired Spiked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series.md)