# Wavy Rubber Baskets The Shell Collection by Tete de Bois is Practical and Visually Striking By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-collection References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/06/17/the-shell-collection-by-tete-de-bois/) & [tetedebois.it](http://www.tetedebois.it/design-wooden-headwear/) The [Shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-intelligent) Collection is a playful set of baskets that are in fact not made out of shells, but rubber. Of course, this name was inspired by the fact that the products create an added layer to other objects. For instance, it could be used as a [fruit basket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit), wine cooler or a decorative planter. Designed by Tete de Bois, the Shell collection boasts [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hachiman-bucket) that would brighten up any living space. Its modern aesthetic ensures that the pieces are nevertheless more sophisticated than playful. Gathered at the top, each basket in the Shell Collection provides a visually striking presence that is practical at the same time. After all, the rubber shells are not only washable and recyclable, but also UV resistant and light weight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Playful Rubber Baskets:** Opportunity for creating innovative and fun rubber-based products for various uses. - **Vibrant Home Decor:** Chance to design visually striking and practical home accessories in vibrant colors. - **Sustainable Rubber Designs:** Potential to develop eco-friendly rubber products that are washable, recyclable, UV resistant, and lightweight. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Industry can explore creating modern and vibrant home accessories using rubber materials. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hotels to offer unique rubber baskets for serving fruits, cooling wine, or as decorative planters. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Industry can focus on developing sustainable rubber items with washable, recyclable, UV resistant, and lightweight properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Woven Rattan Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-collection-1.md) - [Timeless Wool Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-storage-basket.md) - [Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shell-table.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-table.md) - [Luxurious Paired-Back Bathroom Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairedback-bathroom.md) - [Imaginative Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-collection.md)