# Personified Playful Furniture Jake Cress Pokes Fun At His Craft With Creature-Like Carvings By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subversive-furniiture-makers-jake-cress-pokes-fun-at-his-craft References: [jakecress](http://www.jakecress.com/picture_gallery.htm) When I think of furniture makers, I think of a stern, and mainly elderly, group of people. That being the said, the awesome work of Jake Cress (what a great name) has destroyed my old stereotype and has blown me totally out of the water. Tackling the image of [traditional furniture makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-furniture-design) head on, Cress delivers a range of [cheeky, unusual, yet brilliantly-made, pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-collection) that will bring joy, and a [touch of mischief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co), to any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 31% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playful Furniture Designs:** Creating furniture with a comical twist can attract younger and more creative buyers, and can set a brand apart in a traditional industry. - **Artisanal Carved Furniture:** Hand-carved furniture pieces provide a unique selling point, adding value to the brand and showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of its makers. - **Sustainable Wooden Furniture:** Utilizing sustainable and ethically-sourced materials to make furniture can help to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and promote a positive brand image. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating humor and whimsy in furniture design can disrupt the furniture industry and create new revenue streams. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Focusing on the artisanship of furniture making can disrupt the mass-produced furniture industry and appeal to consumers who value unique pieces and quality craftsmanship. - **Sustainable Design:** Incorporating sustainability in furniture making can disrupt the furniture industry and appeal to consumers who prioritize eco-friendliness in their purchasing decisions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Manipulated Wood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickeriet.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md)