# Funky Fairytale Furniture The Lando Gingerbread Collection is Whimsical By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lando-gingerbread-collection References: [captivatist](http://www.captivatist.com/living/uncommon-furniture-by-lando-gingerbread-collection.html) & [paolanavone.it](http://www.paolanavone.it) The Lando Gingerbread Collection will inject a bit of [whimsy into any home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-home), granted in a rather uncommon and funky way. The furniture line is inspired by traditional Caribbean architecture where 'gingerbread' structures are known to be used to recreate a fairytale ambiance. Although steeped in tradition, there is a contemporary aesthetic to these pieces that make them perfect for modern families and individuals. Designed by Paola Navone, the Lando Gingerbread Collection is a "mixture of rough shapes and elegant frames upholstered in vividly colored materials, a mixture that has theatrical touches yet looks almost childlike," as Captivatist so aptly puts it. The popularity of [fairytales in modern society](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection) will make the Lando Gingerbread Collection a sure winner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical Furniture:** The trend of injecting whimsy into furniture designs presents opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create innovative and unconventional pieces that stand out in the market. - **Mixing Traditional with Contemporary:** Blending traditional designs with contemporary aesthetics offers opportunities for creativity and new takes on classic designs to appeal to modern consumers. - **Vivid Colors and Playful Shapes:** The use of bold colors and unconventional shapes in furniture design is a trend that can attract younger, more unconventional consumers and open up opportunities for experimentation and creativity in design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can tap into the trend of whimsical furniture to create unique, unconventional pieces that resonate with consumers and stand out in the market. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can incorporate whimsical furniture designs into their projects to add a playful touch and create memorable spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can showcase innovative and unconventional furniture designs, such as the Lando Gingerbread Collection, to attract younger, trend-conscious consumers and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Whimsical Fairy Tale-Like Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piglet-in-bed.md) - [Ornamental Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Danish Pastry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Contemporary Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-furniture-collection1.md) - [Contemporary Mediterranean-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croma-furniture-collection.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md)