# Luxury Sci-Fi Furniture The $60,500 X-Wing Coffee Table is a Holy Grail for Star Wars Fans By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-furniture References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/01/x-wing-coffee-table-is-one-for-the-nerds/?utm_source=mainrss) & [barryshields](http://barryshields.com/) Sci-Fi fans are more than happy to integrate the fictional Star Wars and Star Trek elements in their real-life environments; for that very reason, [Sci-Fi furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk) has become a prevalent theme for geeky designers. This latest masterpiece is the [X-Wing coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables) that is currently being sold for $60,500. The artist Barry Shields carved it out in a total of six months. The work is suggested to have been priced at a 14$ per hour spent on the making of it. Currently a popular window shopping piece for intergalactic soldiers, it is a true dream item for all [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo). Barry Shield’s modern and geeky furniture designs are all skillfully carved and contain a sophisticated attitude as well as a quirky one, clearly targeting the seemingly mature yet achieved geek-at-hearts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Furniture:** The demand for Sci-Fi furniture designs is on the rise particularly among fans who want to integrate fictional elements into their real-life environment. - **Geeky Luxury:** Luxury geeky furniture designs are gaining popularity, targeting mature yet geek-at-heart individuals. - **Artistic Creations:** Hand-made, artistic furniture pieces are becoming more valuable as consumers seek unique and exclusive home decor items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing companies can explore the market opportunities of creating one-of-a-kind furniture designs for science fiction enthusiasts. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can capitalize on the growing demand for artisanal and hand-made furniture pieces to create unique and innovative designs that cater to the niche market of sci-fi fans. - **Luxury Retail:** Luxury retailers can capitalize on the trend of luxury sci-fi furniture by offering bespoke designs that cater to affluent customers seeking exclusive home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aircraft Door Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-exit-door-table.md) - [Maximalist UFO Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-saucer-coffee-table.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Sci-Fi Spacecraft LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-spacecraft-lego-set.md) - [Opulent Timepiece Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corum-golden-bridge-table.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md)