# Dead Animal Furniture Miss Pokeno Taxidermy By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxidermy-in-design-furniture-with-dead-animals References: [property.timesonline](http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/interiors/article4167120.ece) It really concerns me that taxidermy appears to be coming back in fashion - and nothing is a better indication of that than this *Miss Pokeno* [furniture collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-revives). One of the leaders in this field is vegetarian Alannah Currie, (yes from the 1980s pop group [Thompson Twins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantagenova-delta-one)). Alannah has reinvented herself as an upholsterer whose pieces appear under the name Miss Pokeno. She revamps [vintage pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-salomon) by incorporating taxidermy in the parts of furniture you normally wouldn’t look at twice at. Visually, there is no questioning the fact it makes a very strong statement, but ethically, it just turns my stomach. It would be a really interesting top of conversation for a dinner party, but would you really want to fill your home with dead animals? Nope, me neither. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethical Taxidermy:** There is a trend for taxidermy that is ethically sourced and produced, creating opportunities for innovative businesses in this space. - **Vintage Upcycling:** The trend for upcycling vintage furniture pieces creates opportunities for creative businesses who incorporate unconventional materials and designs. - **Statement Furniture:** The trend for statement furniture pieces that push the boundaries of convention and traditional design creates opportunities for businesses that cater to the avant-garde market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Taxidermy:** The taxidermy industry could transform by adopting sustainable and ethical practices and materials, appealing to consumers who want eco-conscious products. - **Upcycling Design:** The furniture industry could evolve by embracing the trend for upcycling and integrating unconventional materials and designs to create unique products. - **Avant-garde Furniture:** The furniture design industry has the opportunity to create statement pieces that cater to the avant-garde market and push the boundaries of traditional design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Polar Bear-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Durable Animal-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-cow-accent-table.md) - [Revived Pattern Furniture Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-holland-studio-1.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi.md)