# Playfully Painted Furniture The Two Halves Cabinet Features a Fun Geometric Illustration By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-halves-cabinet References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/two-halves-cabinet-by-charlie-crowther-smith-and-christian-taylor/) & [charliecrowther-smith](http://www.charliecrowther-smith.com/two_halves_cabinet.html) The Two Halves cabinet is so playfully painted that it would fit perfectly into a [child's room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twiny-sofa-system), yet the [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf) that make up the [exotic landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weaver-cabinet) on this piece of furniture could be equally appreciated by an adult. Completely contemporary, it spurs on imagination and creativity while also adding an elegant accent to any room. A collaboration between designers Charlie Crowther-Smith and Christian Taylor, the Two Halves cabinet was built by Crowther-Smith and illustratd by Taylor. The body is made out of formaldehyde-free MDF and the legs out of solid ash wood. Inside rests a single shelf. Especially suitable for modern homes and studios, the Two Halves cabinet will certainly stand out as the centerpiece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Furniture:** Designing furniture with playful and whimsical elements opens up opportunities to attract both children and adults. - **Geometric Illustrations:** Incorporating intricate and eye-catching geometric illustrations on furniture can add a contemporary and artistic touch to any space. - **Collaborative Creations:** Collaborations between designers and illustrators result in unique and visually appealing furniture pieces that offer a blend of functionality and aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The playful painted furniture trend presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to differentiate their products and appeal to a wider audience. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate furniture with geometric illustrations to create visually striking and contemporary living spaces for their clients. - **Art and Design Education:** The collaboration between designers and illustrators in furniture creation offers potential for art and design institutions to explore interdisciplinary approaches and foster innovative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Colorful Minimally Designed Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-cabinet.md) - [Volcanic Rock-Inspired Cabinet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuff-pencil-cabinet.md) - [Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideboard-dining-table.md) - [Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet-on-wheels.md)