# Art Nouveau Bicycles The Pliny the Younger Furniture Collection Features a Truly Bizarre Creation By Jordan M | Published 2011-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pliny-the-younger-furniture-collection References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/the-art-nouveau-styled-wooden-bike-reinventing-the-wheel/) & [plinioilgiovane.it](http://www.plinioilgiovane.it/index.asp) The Pliny the Younger furniture collection is a remarkable collection, featuring a stunning assortment of [handmade wood furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodcarving-heritage) from designers Prandina Mario, Lorenzo Boni Frederick and Bellucci. The [wooden bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand) included in the Pliny the Younger furniture collection truly stands out. Known as the Art-Veil bike, the incredible [handmade wooden bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-and-places) is unlike any other in the world. The Art-Veil bike (like everything else in the Pliny the Younger furniture collection) also has the advantage of a frame that has been painstakingly coated with a waterproof treatment of linseed oil, meaning that it could even be ridden outside if desired. More likely than not, however, this is one bicycle that would be better appreciated as art than as actual transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art Nouveau Design:** There is a growing trend towards incorporating Art Nouveau aesthetics into various industries, including furniture and bicycle design. - **Handcrafted Woodworking:** The popularity of handcrafted wood furniture and products is on the rise, offering unique and high-quality alternatives in the market. - **Functional Art:** Blurring the line between art and function, the demand for functional art pieces like the Art-Veil bike is creating innovative opportunities for artists and designers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The incorporation of Art Nouveau designs in furniture manufacturing presents an opportunity for companies to create distinctive and visually appealing products. - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The Art-Veil bike exemplifies the potential for innovative and sustainable designs in the bicycle manufacturing industry. - **Art and Design:** The growing demand for functional art pieces opens up opportunities for artists and designers to merge creativity and usability in their creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [Ancient Practice-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidri-furniture.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Oak Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novus-collection.md) - [Design-Forward Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-collection1.md) - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md)