# Oversized Lampshades 'Spaces' by Peter Pless Creates a Quirky Yet Sophisticated Wonderland By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaces-by-peter-pless References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/milan10/milan_design_week_2010_preview_spaces_by_peter_pless__16364.asp) & [peterpless](http://www.peterpless.com/) The Spaces by Peter Pless collection is something that every kid-at-heart grown-up needs in their life. Although it features [sleek, sophisticated furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unform-studios), there's something irresistibly [quirky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Woaw) about each piece that makes for a funky wonderland. The Spaces by Peter Pless is comprised of nine prototypes, which can be divded into four categories; according to the Michigan-based designer, they are "intimate, personal, social and public." My favorite piece has got to be the [giant lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp), Atelier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Quirky Furniture Designs:** Opportunity for creating unique and unconventional furniture designs that combine sophistication with a touch of whimsy. - **Wonderland-inspired Decor:** Potential to tap into the market for home decor that creates a whimsical and magical atmosphere. - **Playful Oversized Accessories:** Innovation opportunity lies in designing and producing oversized accessories that add an element of fun to spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation potential in introducing unconventional furniture designs that cater to unique tastes and personalities. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for incorporating whimsical and quirky elements into interior design projects to create memorable and distinctive spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Potential for offering a curated selection of wonderland-inspired decor items to cater to customers seeking a playful yet sophisticated aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bulbous Whimsical Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Oversized Pen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Upholstered Artful Acoustic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzishroom.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Pear-Shaped Outdoor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp1.md) - [Immersive Design Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-dome-square.md)