# Sweater-Sporting Furnishings The Nendo Winnie-the-Pooh Series is Dressed Up Like Cute Characters By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-winniethepooh References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/02/28/nendo-bases-furniture-for-walt-disney-japan-on-winnie-the-pooh-characters/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/release/2014/) If you happen to be familiar with A. A. Milne's stories set in the Hundred Acre Wood, you'll be able to look at the [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-pokmon-mosaic-collection) Winnie-the-Pooh collection and figure out which pieces represent which cartoon characters. Each charming object has been made from lovely maple wood and takes a quirky shape. These suggest playful personalities and the physical traits of the darling illustrated animals. Winnie himself is a coffee table that wears a red sweater much like the bear does; Piglet is small three-legged stool with a purple shirt; Tigger is an upright side table with a crochet-covered tail; Eeyore is a low surface with a gray jacket and one slumping side; Rabbit has a pair of paw-like legs with yellow knitted booties; Kanga and Roo combine to make a two-level table with a blue scarf. Made for [Walt Disney Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-heartland), the Nendo Winnie-the-Pooh series will delight you undoubtedly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Maple Wood Furniture:** The use of maple wood in furniture brings a natural and aesthetic element to home decor. - **Character-inspired Designs:** Designing furniture and other products with inspiration from beloved characters creates a sense of nostalgia and emotional connection with consumers. - **Quirky-shaped Objects:** The use of unconventional shapes in furniture design adds a playful and whimsical touch to any space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate maple wood furniture to offer unique and natural options to consumers. - **Children's Products:** Character-inspired designs can be implemented in children's furniture and accessories to create a fun and imaginative environment. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the use of quirky-shaped objects to appeal to consumers who seek unique and unconventional pieces for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Centenary Character Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winniethepooh-1.md) - [Charming Workplace Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoozoo-collection-by-narbutas.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Cartoon Glove Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voila-coffee-table.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Elegant Anime Decor Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pottery-barn-kids-collection.md) - [Cartoon Creature-Themed Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowlet-sofa.md) - [Solid Wooden Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md)