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# Artistic Furniture Heaters
'I Am Furniture' is a Stunning Hybrid Home Decor Idea

By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-16 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-furniture
References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/27682/) & [stylinrooms.de](http://www.stylinrooms.de/wohnen/kunst-kultur/news-detail-kunst-kultur/article//i-am-furniture-beheizte.html)

'I Am Furniture' is a series of home decor ideas that mixes in the usefulness of heaters and the the aesthetics of art. Coming in the form of [modern office furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet), 'I Am Furniture' gives your in-room heater a touch of class.

Designed by Vraay, the 'I Am Furniture' collection takes basic household items and turns them into [usable sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes). Check out the hybrid furniture in the gallery above!

**Implications** - In today's fast-moving society, it is imperative that businesses and companies provide both functional and [aesthetically pleasing products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture) to remain at the forefront of cutting edge. It is no longer enough that a product be useful and practical; consumers are looking for elegance, style and class.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 12% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- 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

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Artistic-furniture-heaters:** The trend of combining practical home devices with artistic flair to create unique and stunning home decor.
- **Functional-home-sculptures:** The trend of using basic household items as sculptural pieces to add both functionality and visual appeal.
- **Fusion-office-furniture:** The trend of creating furniture pieces that serve a dual-purpose, such as heating while being aesthetically pleasing.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Decor:** Innovative designers and artists can create more unique decorative pieces that offer a dual-purpose and cater to consumer demands for both function and beauty.
- **Heating and Cooling:** Home appliance manufacturers can expand their product lines by creating aesthetically pleasing heaters that not only warm a room but also add to the overall home decor.
- **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate heating technology into their products to provide a solution for those who want to stay warm while adding another functional aspect to the piece.

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