# Whimsically Inspired Furniture Adam Nathaniel Furman Embraces Japanese Lacquer Work in New Capsule By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-lacquer-work References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/07/08/hk-furniture-collection-adam-nathaniel-furman-mirrl-glasgow-scotland/) & [adamnathanielfurman](http://www.adamnathanielfurman.com/) Intricate Japanese lacquer work and a mythical "one-eyed boy" are the driving catalysts of London-based creative Adam Nathaniel [Furman's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost-1) latest endeavor in [furniture design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmli). Known for his exceptionally whimsical approach to home pieces, this collection is slightly divergent from the professional's usual approach. The capsule — which consists of a chair, stool, and a bench, is simply dubbed 'HK.' In the curation of the silhouettes, Adam Nathaniel Furman embraces Japanese lacquer work. This is because of the designer's collaboration with Glasgow-based surface manufacturer Mirrl who asked the creative "to examine alternative applications of its solid surface material" which is "inspired by the ancient art of Tsugaru Nuri lacquerware." Photo Credits: [Johnny Barrington](https://www.johnnybarrington.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Whimsical Home Furnishings:** Designing furniture with unique and fantastical elements that offer fun and flair to homes. - **Innovative Materials:** Using unusual materials and textures to create dynamic and unexpected furniture pieces. - **Cultural Fusion:** Incorporating elements from different cultures to produce striking and eclectic furniture designs. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Innovation opportunities exist in creating exciting and unconventional furniture pieces that can differentiate the interior design industry. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Exploring and experimenting with novel materials could generate disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. - **Surface Coating:** Integrating traditional coating techniques, such as Japanese lacquer work, with modern materials offers possibilities for differentiation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galliforms.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md) - [Candy-Inspired Laminated Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n90n.md) - [Workshop-Backed Elevated Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nagare-collection.md) - [Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conor-hacon.md) - [Expressive Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Sleek Collectible Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ateiler-pendhapa.md) - [Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-igashami.md)