# Branched Coat Racks The Tree Coat Stand Embodies Nature-Inspired Playfulness By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-coat-stand References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/11/08/the-treet-coat-stand-by-robert-bronwasser-for-cascando/) & [cascando.nl](http://www.cascando.nl/) The Tree coat stand embodies [nature-inspired playfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co). Tailored to children or the young-at-heart, it can definitely brighten up an interior almost instantly. Designed by Robert Bronwasser for Cascando, the Tree coat stand is a [free standing rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velto) that can accommodate as many as twenty coats. Available in three colors (gray, yellow and white), it would be particularly perfect for an artsy studio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 43% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature-inspired Interior Design:** Capitalizing on the trend of interior design inspired by nature to create playful and visually appealing products for children and adults alike. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Designing innovative furniture that serves multiple purposes and maximizes space while offering playful and colorful designs. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Manufacturing products in an eco-friendly and sustainable way while also providing a visually appealing design that appeals to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Innovating playful and functional furniture designs that are both visually appealing and space-saving for homeowners with children or young-at-heart. - **Interior Design:** Providing playful and colorful options for interior designers who incorporate nature-inspired elements into their designs and who prioritize eco-friendliness. - **Children's Products:** Designing playful and colorful products for children that are eco-friendly and versatile, such as the Tree coat stand, which doubles as a functional piece of furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-coat-rack.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1.md) - [Branch-Like Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghsan.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md)