# Skewered 2-in-1 Furniture Skloib TV Drehturm Doubles As a Fireplace (On a Stick) By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pole-dancing-television-gets-flaming-hot References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/skloibs-tv-drehturm-combines-tv-and-fireplace-into-one-unit/) Skloib made this [innovative combination of television and fireplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-focus) in one unit. Called the TV Drehturm, it is a stylish, space-saving trendy multimedia center. Presumably they designed the fireplace to insulate the heat from your expensive electronics. If this works with a remote control, how awesome would it be just to keep the fireplace and flatscreen on a [slow rotation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio)? **Implications** - Fireplaces aren't the focal point of the home that they once were, but [modern multifunctional fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-designs) let these heating units play nicely with contemporary interior design and technology. Although these new-age fireplaces are more an art piece than an essential home component, they add an inimitable romance and inspire nostalgia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Furniture:** The trend of combining multiple functionalities in furniture presents opportunities for innovative designs. - **Space-saving Solutions:** The demand for space-saving furniture opens up possibilities for creating compact yet versatile products. - **Integration of Technology and Design:** The integration of technology into furniture design allows for seamless incorporation of modern gadgets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore new possibilities by incorporating multiple functionalities into their products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can find innovative ways to maximize space and incorporate technological elements into their designs. - **Home Electronics:** The home electronics industry has opportunities to collaborate with furniture manufacturers and create integrated technological solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Modern Holographic Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-fireplace.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Communal Fireplace Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearth-coffee-table.md) - [Portable Cylindrical Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosmart-fire-pillar-3t.md) - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-radiator.md) - [Retractable Screen TV Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-giro.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bioethanol Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glammfire-contour.md)