# Mirrored Tree Trunks Malafor Trunks Serve as Stools and Hot Home Decor By Krzysztof Bielski | Published 2010-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malafor-trunks References: [malafor](http://www.malafor.com) Don’t panic! These Malafor trunks have just [few centimeters of real wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodcarving-heritage). But they do work the same as [regular furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trama-collection) would, with the added bonus of different colors from which to choose. The most popular Malafor trunks are the mirror ones, as they match with decor in any room. Malafor is made up of Polish creatives Agata Kulik-Pomorska and Pawel Pomorski, a team to keep your eyes on in the future. Malafor works both with [functional products and concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelisk-3). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mirrored-finish Furniture:** Opportunity to disrupt the home decor industry with unique and versatile furniture options, such as Malafor's mirror trunks. - **Small Space Living Solutions:** Malafor trunks provide functional seating and storage options for small living spaces, a growing trend in urban living. - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** Malafor trunks use minimal real wood and can be made with sustainable materials, addressing the rising consumer demand for environmentally conscious furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Malafor's innovative design and use of alternative materials presents an opportunity for sustainable and versatile furniture options. - **Home Decor:** The mirrored-finish furniture trend exemplified by Malafor trunks offers a unique and practical option for home decor and design enthusiasts. - **Interior Design:** Malafor's functional and aesthetically pleasing trunks provide inspiration for interior designers seeking innovative solutions for small spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Wood-Mimicking Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-and-table.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Minimalist Upcycled Aluminum Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-furniture.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md)