# Ritzy Garden Benches The Efflorescent Petit Jardin Bench by Tord Boontje By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-jardin-bench-by-tord-boontje References: [chairblog.eu](http://www.chairblog.eu/2009/10/13/petit-jardin-bench-by-tord-boontje/) & [phillipsdepury](http://phillipsdepury.com/auctions/lot-detail.aspx?sn=UK050209&search=&p=2&order=&lotnum=23) The Petit Jardin bench by Tord Boontje is a [laser-cut steel and zinc bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair). It is in Boontje’s [signature floral style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flore) and resmbles intricately folded and cut paper. It would make a magical accompaniment to any garden especially once surrounded by greenery and foliage. The Petit Jardin bench by Tod Boontje was a limited edition structure made by the artist. Only ten plus one prototype were every produced. Recently auction house [Phillips de Pury & Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixman) sold one of the benches for $53,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flower-inspired Garden Furniture:** Designing garden furniture with floral patterns inspired by nature could attract high-end customers looking to decorate their gardens. - **Limited Edition Furniture:** Creating limited edition furniture pieces can appeal to collectors and boost the perceived value and exclusivity of the brand. - **Laser-cut Furniture:** Using laser-cutting technology in creating furniture can create intricate and unique designs that can be used in high-end furniture pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Home and Garden Decor:** Manufacturers of home and garden decor can introduce furniture pieces inspired by nature and with intricate designs to attract high-end customers. - **Luxury Furniture:** High-end furniture manufacturers could create limited edition pieces to increase brand value and appeal to collectors. - **Metal Fabrication:** Metal fabricators can utilize laser-cutting technology to create intricate designs and unique structures for high-end furniture and art pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md) - [Japanese Gates-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii-bench.md) - [Vibrant Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-peacock-garden-bench.md) - [Ultra-Durable Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-bench.md) - [Geometrically Informed Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-table1.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Curvaceous Sculptural Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench.md)