# Animal Head Furniture Rodolofo Rocchetti's Cruelty-Free Designs By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-just-animal-print-furniture-actual-animal-look-alikes References: [tappezzeriarocchetti](http://www.tappezzeriarocchetti.com/eng/index.html) We love leather -- some even love the cow hide which still has hair -- but do we love [animal prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-bench) enough to make furniture to look like animals? Rodolofo Rocchetti is going to find out the depth of this market. He made these wild pieces, using only [faux fur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection), for the [animal lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giobagnara)... Or for the people who need to make a statement about their tastes. **Implications** - In recent years, there has been an increased importance placed on the originality of a product one owns. One of the best ways for a company or brand to capitalize on this fad is by radically altering the design of a traditional household product. By offering consumers a dramatic change from the conventional, the company establishes itself as avant-garde and forward thinking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 24% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-inspired Furniture:** Opportunity for companies to create furniture designs that mimic animals, appealing to animal lovers and those who want to make a bold statement. - **Cruelty-free Design:** Potential for brands to offer furniture made with faux fur or alternative materials, meeting the demand for ethical and sustainable products. - **Radical Home Decor:** Chance for companies to disrupt the home decor industry by offering unconventional and avant-garde designs that deviate from traditional styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate animal-inspired designs and cruelty-free materials into their product lines. - **Textile and Fabric:** Potential for textile and fabric companies to develop innovative faux fur materials that can be used in the production of animal-inspired furniture. - **Home Decor Retail:** Chance for home decor retailers to differentiate themselves by offering unique and radical home decor products that cater to consumers seeking distinctive designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quella-chair.md) - [Reimagined Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-salomon.md) - [Minimalist Pet Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pet-furniture-collection.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md)