# Porcelain Pipe Lighters The Jonathan Adler Match Holder is a Quaint Piece of Pottery By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-holder References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/pipe-match-strike-42/) & [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/407069247999575673/Pipe-Match-Strike-by-Jonathan-Adler?ref=evanvar) Designer Jonathan Adler is known for infusing his designs with a [quirky sense of humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dogthemed), and this pipe-shaped match holder is just as amusing to look at as it is to use. Sitting pretty on the mantel, this pure white porcelain pipe is a cute design that is also functional in that it can hold a pack of matchsticks and also incorporates a [strike surface for lighting them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-pickles-x-zippo). Anyone who smokes a pipe or wishes they smoked a pipe should have this nicknack lying around so that they can look pensive while striking a match and lighting up some tobacco. The perfect gift for a grandfather who likes vintage-styled accessories, the [pipe match holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pipe) is a quaint and decorative item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | 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 - **Vintage-inspired Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating unique and quirky vintage-inspired accessories that bring humor and functionality together. - **Functional Decorative Items:** Creative designs that combine functionality and aesthetics present disruptive innovation opportunities in the realm of decorative items. - **Quirky Personalized Gifts:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating personalized gifts with a touch of quirkiness, appealing to niche markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the home decor industry to create unique and functional pieces that add personality and charm to living spaces. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry has potential for disruptive innovation by offering vintage-inspired, functional accessories that combine humor and style. - **Gifts and Novelties:** In the realm of gifts and novelties, disruptive innovation can be achieved by creating personalized and quirky items that stand out from traditional options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pea-Inspired Whimsical Lighter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter.md) - [Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object.md) - [Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-car-lighter.md) - [Ultra-Slick Modern Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pipe.md) - [Retro-Modern Ashtray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-side-table-ashtray.md) - [Design-Conscious Cannabis Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-ashtray.md) - [High-End Ashtray Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray.md) - [Whimsical Cloud-Shaped Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudshaped-pipe.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md)