# Fantastical Furniture 'Telling Tales' at the London Design Festival 2009 By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-design-festival-2009 References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/7754/telling-tales-at-the-va.html) & [londondesignfestival](http://www.londondesignfestival.com/events/va-telling-tales) Designers have fallen down the proverbial rabbit hole, taking inspiration from [fairytale worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection) for these creations showcased at the London Design Festival 2009. A host of internationally acclaimed designers have pooled together this [wonderfully weird collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) for the V&A Museum. Divided into three sections, first take a stroll in The Forest Glade to enter The Enchanted Castle, only to taper off in Heaven and Hell. Focusing on the thin line between design and art, this installment for the London Design Festival 2009 is a sight to behold. Visit [Designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/7754/telling-tales-at-the-va.html) for more amazing images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Fairy Tale-inspired Design:** Opportunity for designers to create fantastical furniture pieces inspired by fairy tales. - **Blurring the Line Between Design and Art:** Opportunity to explore the intersection of design and art in furniture creations. - **Installation-based Design Exhibitions:** Opportunity to showcase design collections in immersive and thematic installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create unique and whimsical pieces inspired by fairy tales. - **Art and Design Exhibitions:** Opportunity for art and design institutions to host exhibitions that blur the boundaries between design and art. - **Museum and Gallery Spaces:** Opportunity for museums and galleries to create immersive installations showcasing design collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playfully Bright Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-gonna-be-alright.md) - [Medieval Design-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medival-design.md) - [Archival Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-furniture-design.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circu-mr-bunny-bed.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md)