# Sculptural Valet Stand Designs Jan Hendzel Boasts a Subtle Creative Twist for a Hotel in England By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valet-stand-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/03/16/jan-hendzel-studio-valet-stands-birch-hotel/) & [janhendzel](https://www.janhendzel.com) London-based creative Jan Hendzel completely reimagines the valet stand design with a special chic collection that was developed for a [newly renovated hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eriksberg-collection) in Hertfordshire, England. The institution is a Georgian mansion that was converted by Red Deer into "a contemporary retreat [with] [...] a co-working space, two restaurants, a ceramics workshop, and a bakery." Jan Hendzel's valet stand designs are handcrafted, each one unique in its form. The creative collaborated with other designers, a metalsmith, and a ceramicist in order to complete the stands. Not only is the [furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-collection1) quite striking aesthetically speaking, but they also lend themselves to multifunctionality--one can hang coats, drop loose change, or even store a mobile phone, jewelry, and more. Image Credit: Fergus Coyle ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handcrafted Furniture:** The trend of unique and handcrafted furniture is on the rise, offering opportunities for innovative designs that combine both functionality and aesthetics. - **Multifunctional Designs:** The demand for furniture that serves multiple purposes is increasing, providing opportunities for creative designers to incorporate new elements and features. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborative design between different professionals in the design industry is becoming more popular, opening up opportunities to create unique and custom pieces with a broader range of materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can benefit from integrating innovative and unique designs in their facilities, providing guests with a memorable experience. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of handcrafted and multifunctional furniture designs that offer both beauty and functionality to consumers. - **Design Services Industry:** The design services industry can take advantage of the increasing demand for collaborative design by providing clients with access to a wider range of professionals and resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Tech-Friendly Valet Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holme-hadfield-the-hub.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Precise Valet Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valet-tray.md) - [Sleek Collectible Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ateiler-pendhapa.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Lobby Timber Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-park-ave.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Cake Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-hotel.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Sculptural Geometric Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liz-collection.md)