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# Supersized Seating
The Pieke Bergman Monsters are More Stylish Than Scary

By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-04-19 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieke-bergman-monsters
References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/milan10/milan_design_week_2010_pieke_bergmans_monsters__16387.asp) & [cabbagerose.tumblr](http://cabbagerose.tumblr.com/post/527944331/design-virus-monster-pieke-bergman)

The only scary thing about the Pieke Bergman Monsters series of furniture, is figuring out how to get the [supersized seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko) through your front door.

A ton of very interesting and [unique pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes) from Bergman's collection were on display during Milan's 2010 Design Week. These so-called monsters are Sesame Street or Where The Wild Things Are type beasts, not Freddy Kruger.

The super stylish and [ultra modern furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnus-olesen) from the Pieke Bergman Monsters collection look pretty comfy. I'm sure it is sure provide sweet dreams not nightmares.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Supersized Seating:** Opportunity for furniture companies to create unique and comfortable oversized seating options for consumers.
- **Whimsical Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to create playful and imaginative furniture pieces that draw inspiration from childhood stories and characters.
- **Sculptural Seating:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create sculptural and artistic seating pieces that blur the line between function and art.

### Where This Applies

- **Furniture:** Furniture companies can explore designing and producing large and imaginative seating pieces to attract consumers and stand out in the market.
- **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can collaborate to create sculptural, imaginative seating pieces that appeal to both art collectors and furniture consumers.
- **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate whimsical and oversized seating pieces into their collections to add a touch of playfulness and creativity to home environments.

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