# Explosive Naval Furniture Mike Karmin Gives Life to Old Russian AGSB-Type Sea Mines By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-karmin References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/the-trash-treasure-mike-karmins-mine-furniture/) & [marinemine](http://www.marinemine.com/#minefurniture) Everything old can be useful and new again, according to Mike Karmin, who resurrects old Russian mines. With an aquatic marine style and antique flair, this one-of-a-kind furniture is truly for the subversive and marine loving individuals. For Estonian sculptor Mike Karmin, giving life to [old naval mines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) began a mere five years go. Amidst designing bar cabinets, bathtubs, fireplaces, chandeliers, desks and chairs, a beautiful new [antique aquatic lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidri-furniture) was born. The entire collection of furniture comprises only the two most basic forms of mines - the cylinder and the hemisphere. Check out the gallery to see some of these Mike Karmin explosive designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 10% | 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 - **Upcycling Furniture:** The trend of creating unique furniture pieces through the creative recycling of objects and materials opens up opportunities for furniture makers to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. - **Marine-inspired Decor:** The demand for home decor that mimics the design and ambiance of the sea and marine life creates opportunities for designers to innovate in this niche market. - **Antique-inspired Design:** The trend of incorporating antique elements into modern designs opens up opportunities for designers to create unique and timeless pieces that appeal to a wide range of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of upcycling objects and materials to create unique and eco-friendly furniture pieces that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of marine-inspired decor to offer clients unique and personalized design options that not only add a touch of personality to their living spaces but also promote relaxation and tranquility. - **Art Market:** The demand for unique and thought-provoking art pieces in the antique-inspired design category opens up opportunities for artists to create sculptures and other art forms that merge antique elements with modern aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-furniture1.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-furniture-design.md)