# Plunger-Base Furniture Sucker by Sam Lofgren is Made with Plumbers in Mind By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sucker-by-sam-lofgren References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/09/25/Sucker/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/samlofgren/product-2010-Suckers) Sucker by Sam Lofgren, a designer based in Stockholm, Sweden, is a [piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table) made for a plumber. The base is uniquely made up of plungers, which, if applied properly, will ensure that the glass top is securely suctioned on. Although some may think that the table is not that tasteful to have in the house, or any other room for that matter, it is surprising well-designed. In fact, Sucker by Sam Lofgren has an [industrial aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intra-side-table) that will most like appeal to many modern individuals, especially those looking for [unlikely pieces of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roach-clip-side-table) to add character to their living spaces. Interestingly enough, because of its uncommon materials, Sucker by Sam Lofgren requires no screws, nails and glue to hold together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plunger-base Furniture:** This trend highlights the use of plungers as a unique and unconventional material for furniture, creating opportunities for innovative designs and functional pieces. - **Industrial Aesthetic:** The industrial aesthetic trend presents an opportunity for designers to create furniture with an edgy and raw look, attracting modern individuals who appreciate unique and unconventional designs. - **Sustainable Furniture:** The use of unconventional materials like plungers in furniture design presents an opportunity for eco-conscious consumers, as it eliminates the need for traditional methods like screws, nails, and glue, reducing environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can leverage the plunger-base furniture trend to create innovative and eye-catching pieces that cater to individuals seeking unique and unconventional home decor. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can embrace the industrial aesthetic trend to offer a wide range of edgy and raw furniture options that appeal to modern consumers looking to add character to their living spaces. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The sustainable manufacturing industry can explore the use of unconventional materials, such as plungers, in furniture production to create eco-friendly and resource-efficient designs that eliminate the need for traditional materials like screws, nails, and glue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetic Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plunger.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Hardware-Free Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-table.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Rock Climbing-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cling-stool.md) - [Interlocking Puzzle-Like Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-table.md)