# Circus-Inspired Kitchenware Collections These Kitchen Items Mimic Common Circus Elements & Figures By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenware-collection References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/02/circus-collection-tableware-marcel-wanders-alessi-london-design-festival-2016/) & [alessi](http://www.alessi.com/circus/en/) This brand new [tableware and kitchenware collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) may be inspired by visuals and elements associated with the circus, but designer Marcel Wanders wasn't clowning around when he crafted together this beautifully eyecatching line of products for Italian design company [Alessi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pole). The aptly named [Circus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus) kitchenware collection consists of five figures, each of which are limited to only 999 units each. The collection includes such unique pieces as 'The Jester, Gilberto' corkscrew which, when wound into the cork of a wine bottle, causes the body of the jester figurine to expand. Meanwhile, the 'Strongman, Marcello' piece is a nutcracker designed to minic the sight of a power-lifter performing an impressive weight-lift. This kitchenware collection brilliantly takes popular circus elements and implements them into kitchen items, with pieces that will delight guests at your next dinner party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Circus-inspired Kitchenware:** Opportunity for incorporating whimsical designs and interactive features into kitchen products. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Opportunity to create exclusive and highly sought-after kitchenware collections. - **Multifunctional Kitchen Tools:** Opportunity to design kitchen items with creative twists that serve multiple purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore innovative designs inspired by unconventional themes to stand out in the market. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can expand their product offerings by incorporating unique and playful kitchen items into their collections. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can create limited edition kitchenware collections that cater to affluent customers looking for exclusive and whimsical products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Whimsical Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-cookware.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Festive Tableware Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-and-gustaf-westman.md) - [Culture-Inspired Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultureinspired-tableware-collection.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Garden-Inspired Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tottus-x-Ximena-Llosa.md) - [Automated Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circusos.md) - [Sculptural Flatware Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware.md)