# Swanky Suspended Soakers The Splinter Works Vessel is a Handsome Hammock of Hygiene By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-23 | Updated 2010-12-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splinter-works-vessel References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/splinter-works-vessel-creates-a-hammock-like-bathing-experience/) & [splinterworks](http://www.splinterworks.co.uk/) You know that quality materials and craftsmanship have gone into a design like the Splinter Works Vessel when you see how it's able to literally hang from tiled walls, even with the added weight of a bather and 100L of water. Made of [carbon fiber and stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitreon-steel), the Splinter Works Vessel is further enhanced with a gold leaf finish on its bulging and brimming form. The unique 2.4-meter gravity-defying "[functional sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery)" bathtub exists only in an edition of 12 and is a must-have addition to [deluxe dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bezel-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Home Bathrooms:** The Splinter Works Vessel bathtub is a luxurious addition to high-end bathrooms that can be further enhanced with unique design features. - **Sustainable Bathrooms:** The use of carbon fiber in the Splinter Works Vessel bathtub design highlights the trend toward using eco-friendly materials. - **Hanging Bathtubs:** The gravity-defying ability of the Splinter Works Vessel bathtub introduces a new trend of hung bathroom fixtures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Bathrooms:** The Splinter Works Vessel bathtub targets the high-end luxury bathroom market with its premium design and craftsmanship. - **Eco-friendly Bathrooms:** The use of carbon fiber in the Splinter Works Vessel bathtub design can inspire innovation within eco-friendly bathroom fixtures and design. - **Home Decor:** The Splinter Works Vessel bathtub plays a role in the home decor industry as a functional sculpture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Translucent Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusso-amore-freestanding-resin-bath.md) - [Hardwood Based Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bathtub.md) - [Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acquabella-noon-slate.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Removable Bathtub Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtrope.md) - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Rounded Hydromassage Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa.md) - [Malleable Removable Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope.md) - [Cedar Wood Soaking Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofuro-bathtub.md)