# Crawling Maggot Chairs The Pie Studio Collection Includes Three Different Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-studio-collection References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2009/12/centaur-boing-and-baitan-pie-studio/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [projectimportexport](http://www.projectimportexport.com/) [Crawling maggots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod) do not conjure up a great images, especially if there is an image that goes along with that description courtesy of the latest PIE Studio Collection. Actually, I believe it is courtesy of me, since I’m the unfortunate soul who came up with the connection. Going beyond that descriptor, however, the PIE Studio collection is rather interesting, to say the least. Comprised of [Baitan, Boing and Centaur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1), respectively, it offers a [variety of seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection) that is sure to add character to any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Insect-inspired Furniture Designs:** Designers can explore creative ways to incorporate unique, nature-inspired designs into furniture pieces. - **Nontraditional Seating Options:** There's an opportunity for furniture companies to offer unconventional seating options that go beyond traditional couches and chairs. - **Sustainability in Furniture Production:** Incorporating more environmentally-friendly materials and production processes could appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can capitalize on the trend towards more unique and diverse seating options. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate insect-inspired furniture pieces into their designs for a visually striking and memorable space. - **Sustainability:** The design of these chairs promotes the use of sustainable materials that are becoming more popular in furniture manufacturing to offer a unique and eco-friendly product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digested-objects.md) - [Insect-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mantis-chair.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Slitted Dynamic Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menow.md) - [Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-collection.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Inflatable Molded Collective Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/situation.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi.md)