# Air Plant Chess Sets The Air Plant Living Modern Chess Sets Feature Real Greenery By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-29 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chess-sets References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/05/29/70359/micro-planter-chess-set-is-a-lively-art-piece-for-your-home.html) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/500193085/air-plant-living-chess-set-bamboo-board) Created as both a way to partake in the [classic pastime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya) and outfit your space with a [touch of greenery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/izestee), the Air Plant Living Modern Chess Sets feature a truly beautiful design aesthetic. The chess set has individual vases that have been 3D-printed from corn-based bioplastic PLA, which adds a designer touch that is inherently natural. The Air Plant Living Modern Chess Sets are the design work of Michael of the LivingChess Easy shop with the plants used only requiring a bath in water on a weekly basis. When placed in a home, the Air Plant Living Chess Set works to help [cleanse the air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept) by drawing in airborne contaminants, which makes it an ideal piece to keep in your home or place of work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Living Chess Sets:** The use of air plants and corn-based bioplastic PLA in chess sets creates opportunities for sustainable decor and unique design. - **Greenery-based Home Decor:** Incorporating plants into household items such as chess sets allows for functional and visually appealing decor pieces. - **Air Cleaning Home Decor:** Designing products, like the Air Plant Living Modern Chess Set, that incorporate air-cleaning properties opens up opportunities for creating functional decor items that also improve air quality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Incorporating plants into decor items, such as chess sets, can provide a unique selling point for home decor companies. - **Sustainable Plastics:** Creating biodegradable plastics from renewable resources, like corn-based bioplastic PLA, presents opportunities for creating eco-friendly products. - **Air Cleaning Products:** Designing products that specifically target air quality, like the Air Plant Living Modern Chess Set, opens up opportunities for companies in the air cleaning product industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [War-Inspired 3D-Printed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindachess-s.md) - [Eco-Friendly Beeswax Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeswax-chess-set.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Plant-Friendly Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcp-universe-coloniae.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md)