# Remixed Compartmentalized Trunks Best Made Company's The Field Chest is an Update on Retro Designs By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-field-chest References: [bestmadeco](https://www.bestmadeco.com/products/gerstner-field-chest?taxon_id=1289) Known for its artisanal range of lifestyle products, retailer [Best Made Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperslide) prides itself on a selection that marries aesthetics and function -- something The Field Chest embodies. The [compartmentalized storage unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/configurable-storage-system) is a remixed version of a [classic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karimoku-1) and is intricately remodeled after an original chest owned by Robert Edison Fulton, an inventor and avid traveler. Bringing a vintage aesthetic to life, The Field Chest by Best Made Company was designed in collaboration with artist Ross MacDonald and crafted by Dayton-based wood artisans Gerstner & Sons. The wood-constructed piece is "made from American cherry wood with polished brass hardware throughout" and boasts a built-in clock, 12 drawers of different sizes, and a secret storage compartment located behind the clock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Storage Solutions:** Opportunity for companies to create modern versions of retro storage products with unique features. - **Collaborations with Local Artisans:** Opportunity for companies to work with local craftsmen to create one-of-a-kind products. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Opportunity for companies to create furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as storage and timekeeping. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture makers to create unique, multi-functional pieces with a vintage aesthetic. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer vintage-inspired storage solutions with modern features. - **Craftsmanship:** Opportunity for artisanal companies to collaborate with designers to create unique and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Retro-Inspired Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-trunk.md) - [Suitcase-Style Travel Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-portable-trunk.md) - [Revamped Modernized Bed Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malle-lit.md) - [Stylish Hard-Shell Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-checkin-trunk.md) - [Victorian-Inspired Summer Hampers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-1.md) - [Storage Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks.md) - [Architecturally Reimagined Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trunk1.md) - [Compact Steel Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidrawer.md) - [Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabine-101.md)