# Meat-Inspired Home Decor Furniture Looks Like Skinned Animals By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-furniture References: [miniaturebrainwave](http://www.miniaturebrainwave.com/2007/11/11/stuff-made-out-of-meat/) & [paolomariadeanesi.it](http://www.paolomariadeanesi.it/artista_racheli.php#) Artists! You gotta love 'em. Without them, just think how ordinary our lives would be. Here's a guy that decided vegetarians should have no standing in the world, so he designed a [meat chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) to challenge their commitment. He has taken his designs to other common [everyday objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop), like the commode, hair dryer, hand mixer, etc. **Implications** - The rise of foodie culture and vegetarian or vegan lifestyles has caused consumers to take a closer look at their food consumption. In particular, meat has become a controversial food that is either exalted or detested, depending on the consumer's lifestyle. Designers are taking advantage of this controversy by creating [food-centric furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-chair) to spark commentary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Foodie Furniture:** Creating furniture that looks like food can spark commentary and interest in food-centric design. - **Controversial Design:** Designers are creating controversial furniture pieces that challenge consumers' values and beliefs. - **Edgy Home Decor:** Meat-inspired home decor is an edgy and unconventional way to bring personality to a living space. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The furniture and home decor industry can benefit from creating meat-inspired design pieces. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage this trend to create collaborative products or promotions. - **Art and Design:** Art and design professionals can take advantage of this trend to create unique and provocative pieces that spark conversations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Sofa Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-sofa.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Chic Pineapple Leather Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-leather-chair.md) - [Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi.md) - [Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiachair.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md)