# Fictitious Character Furniture The Pinocchio Table is Enjoyable for All Ages By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinocchio-table References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/428388236222532145/Pinocchio-Table) & [owo.biz](http://www.owo.biz/products/valsecchi1918-pinocchio-service-table) If you're a fan of fairytales or grew up only reading these types of stories, the Pinocchio table is for you. Due to its size, this cute piece of furniture is perfect for a living room or to sit in the corner of a kitchen. The table is great for entertaining guests as it's an ideal size for holding everyone's coffee mugs to serve after a hearty meal. The table resembles the young Pinocchio since its design makes the table look like a still puppet and it even has a long nose; your guests will definitely recognize who it is. To add some quirky character to the piece, Pinocchio is wearing a hat and even has shoes. When you're not hosting a party this Pinocchio table is a great statement piece for your living room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fairy Tale-inspired Furniture:** There is a market for furniture that is whimsical, cute and inspired by popular fairy tales like the Pinocchio table, which can offer innovative design opportunities. - **Quirky Statement Pieces:** Pieces of furniture that spark conversation and add a unique element to a space can become disruptive innovations in the home decor industry, just like the Pinocchio table. - **Childhood Nostalgia-inspired Items:** Consumers are often drawn to items that evoke childhood memories and emotions, such as the Pinocchio table, creating room for innovation in nostalgic items-based design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of whimsical, fantasy-inspired furniture pieces that add playfulness to everyday living space, similar to the Pinocchio table. - **Novelty Gifting:** Novelty gifting can create opportunities for unique gifts that are both functional and fun, like the Pinocchio table. - **Children's Furniture:** The children's furniture industry can take inspiration from the design of whimsical pieces such as the Pinocchio table to create playful and fun designs that stimulate imagination in children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Glove Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voila-coffee-table.md) - [Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideboard-dining-table.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Curvaceous Abstract Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-table.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Aquatic Creature-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nessie-side-table.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-table.md)