# Colorful Molding Furniture The Plastic Baroque by James Shaw Uses Thermoplastics By Erin Fox | Published 2015-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plastic-baroque References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/shoot-new-furniture/) & [jamesmichaelshaw](http://www.jamesmichaelshaw.co.uk/index.html) The Plastic Baroque by James Shaw promises to get your inner [Play-Doh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooms-by-playdoh)-loving self drooling. The furniture in The Plastic Baroque line was created by using a gun that turns thermoplastics into [colorful and playful furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child). Each piece combines paper-mâché and a pewter gun to get that green and blue Play-Doh look. These thermoplastic compounds are piped down the edges of the furniture which holds each item in place. James Shaw notes, "[The Plastic Baroque is] based on the idea of sustainability, the gun is a thought-provoking way that can create a finished piece without creating more waste." At the end of the day, this furniture line was created with the [recycling focused design movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) in mind. James Shaw mixes eco-friendly materials with design conscious aesthetics to create a one-of-a-kind line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Furniture:** The use of eco-friendly materials and recycling-focused design in furniture making presents an opportunity for companies to tap into environmentally conscious consumers. - **Playful Furniture:** The trend of using bright, bold colors and playful designs in furniture making presents an opportunity for companies to tap into consumers who desire unique and whimsical décor. - **3D Printing:** The use of 3D printing technology in furniture production presents an opportunity for companies to create personalized, customizable pieces quickly and efficiently. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry has the opportunity to incorporate sustainable materials and playful designs to cater to eco-conscious and unique-seeking consumers. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can explore opportunities to offer their services to furniture manufacturing companies to help create personalized and customized pieces. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** The artisanal craftsmanship industry can learn from James Shaw's innovative techniques and explore the use of a wider range of materials in furniture making. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we.md) - [Organic Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic-collection.md) - [Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Paper-Formed Premium Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille.md) - [Styrofoam Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy.md) - [Multipurpose Polycarbonate Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-fit-chair.md) - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-plastic-factory.md) - [Open-Ended Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebil-zaman.md)