# 180-Million-Year-Old Tubs Le Grand Queen Bathtub is Contemporary to Dinosaurs By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-grand-queen-bathtub References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/worlds-luxury-bathtub-le-grand-queen-caijou/) & [caijou](http://www.caijou.com/en/furniture/) Nothing says "I'm wealthy beyond all reason" like buying Le Grand Queen Bathtub. It is made of [petrified wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e15) dug up in Indonesia from the [Jurassic period](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossil). Enough said. Of course there is more, because a great deal of work was undertaken to transform the prehistoric tree into a [luxury tub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baina-1), for instance it took 200 people more than 600,000 hours to even excavate the 10 ton trunk out of the earth. A 3.5 ton section of the core was salvaged in order to sculpt the expensive lumber soaker to a design by Simon Krapf in the image of an Indonesian bangka canoe. Meticulous care was taken to mill and polish the piece by hand. One can only be left wondering how much Caijou is charging for the exorbitant Le Grand Queen Bathtub. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 93% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Jurassic-inspired Luxury:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create high-end products that incorporate ancient, rare, or unique materials. - **Handcrafted Exclusivity:** The demand for meticulously handmade products presents an opportunity for artisans and craftsmen to create luxury items with exceptional attention to detail. - **Heritage-inspired Design:** Brands can explore opportunities to design products that are inspired by traditional or historic concepts, adding a touch of nostalgia and uniqueness to their offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Home Furnishings:** Incorporating rare materials and meticulous craftsmanship into high-end home furnishings can create disruptive innovation in the luxury market segment. - **Art and Decor:** Artists and designers can leverage the demand for exclusive, handcrafted pieces to create unique art and decor items that appeal to affluent consumers. - **Bathroom Fixtures and Design:** Innovative designers and manufacturers can explore incorporating elements of heritage and ancient materials into luxury bathroom fixtures to create one-of-a-kind offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md) - [Hardwood Based Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bathtub.md) - [Cedar Wood Soaking Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofuro-bathtub.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Rounded Hydromassage Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa.md) - [Symmetrical Curved Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Fire-Powered Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-burning-hot-tub.md) - [Artful Artisanal Marble Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handchiseled-marble-basin.md)