# Creatively Carved Furniture Manulution's Products are Eccentric Yet Traditional By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manulution References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/manulution) & [manulution](http://www.manulution.com/) There is an eccentricity in each of Manulution's products that nevertheless do not compromise the traditional makeup of each piece of furniture. Quirky yet classic, Manulution seems to walk a tightrope between the two, striking a fine balance that satisfies both creativity and longevity. Founded in 1927 by Adem Niksic, Manulution has been revitalized by his grandchildren. Although they hold onto Manulution's legacy for [beautiful Bosnia and Herzegovina cultural influences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily), the now Washington-based company has injected a modern feel to each of its products that compliment Manulution's overall avant-garde aesthetic. With Manulution's [traditional carving techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidri-furniture), the company is nevertheless able to create "[lines of modern, designer furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-lehn) [that] are the testimony of our young and innovative spirit," as the designers put it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 48% | 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 - **Modern Traditionalism:** There is a growing trend of combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design elements to create unique and timeless pieces of furniture. - **Heritage Design:** Heritage and cultural influences are becoming increasingly popular as a source of inspiration for furniture design. - **Avant-garde Eccentricity:** Furniture designs that straddle traditional and eccentric styles are attracting attention and appreciation from consumers ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore opportunities to incorporate heritage designs and traditional techniques into their products without compromising on modern aesthetic and functionality. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can capitalize on the increasing popularity of heritage design and traditional craftsmanship by incorporating these elements into their product offerings. - **Art and Craftsmanship:** The trend towards modern traditionalism presents an opportunity for artists and craftsmen to create unique pieces that combine traditional techniques with avant-garde design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Modern Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections.md) - [Design-Forward Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-collection1.md) - [Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesthetics-and-functionality.md) - [Extravagant Handcrafted Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-furniture.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Manipulated Wood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickeriet.md) - [Sculptural Avant-Garde Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interior-furniture.md) - [Bulky Rounded Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblong-collection.md) - [Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-now-1.md)