GRIMES-INSPIRED FURNITURE: A DREAMSCAPE OF OPPOSITES
- Cenah
- Jun 13
- 11 min read
Updated: Oct 25
Dreamscaping Design is all about whimsical spaces that feel like stepping into another realm—and that’s exactly why this Grimes-inspired furniture post makes so much sense here. I love spotlighting imaginative brands and artists that channel mythic energy, creativity, and individuality—not just the same big-box finds. Today, I’m sharing some truly unique seating and tables, but this is just the beginning. I’ll be continuing the series in future posts that explore decor, artwork, lighting, and more.
Grimes (aka Claire Boucher) has been one of my biggest creative inspirations since 2017. She’s a Canadian musician, producer, and artist known for her genre-bending sound—melding electronic, pop, and ultra-futuristic textures. Beyond her high-profile relationship with Elon Musk, she’s a deeply curious thinker with a background in neuroscience and a fascination with consciousness, AI, and the limits of the human mind. Her aesthetic, like her music, plays with contrast—ancient and future, soft and hardcore, human and machine. Translating that cosmic duality into furniture might sound a little strange, but trust me, it works.
One note before we jump in: many of these pieces are luxury or premium-priced due to their artistry and craftsmanship. That said, I’m definitely interested in doing a more budget-friendly version in a future post! And as always, if something catches your eye, just click the image or product link to shop, watch, or visit the original source.
-Cenah
WHY GRIMES?
What I admire most about Grimes is the way she unifies opposing elements. One example is her unique femininity, which is mixed with a masculine defiance. This is especially apparent in her music videos like 'World Princess II', 'Flesh without Blood/Life in the Vivid Dream', and 'Oblivion', although a recurring theme in most of her work. There’s an otherworldly essence to her, and beneath it all, there's a suave, masculine energy that sets her apart from any artist I know.
I also can’t ignore her personal life, now intertwined with Matteo Milleri, better known as Anyma. Anyma is an Italian‑American DJ, producer, and visual visionary famous for his immersive techno world‑building and audiovisual performances. The two officially debuted their relationship on Instagram in March 2024 with posts captioned “Beauty and the Beast” showing Grimes and Anyma together. Their collaboration on 'Welcome to the Opera' and joint appearance at Tomorrowland in 2023 already hinted at a powerful creative synergy. Visually and philosophically, they’re a perfect pair: she contributes mythic futurism, he brings digital‑realm aesthetics—a duo shaping the future of fantasy in art and design.
When curating this Grimes-inspired collection, I leaned into her love of both the earthly and the ethereal. Organic shapes with uneven textures evoke landscapes, whether terrestrial, cosmic, or in between. At the same time, glossy black finishes and streamlined curves reflect her fascination with AI, transhumanism, and futuristic design.
SEATING
Let’s start with seating. Each chair here reflects a different side of her multifaceted persona. All of these seating options reflect her blend of ancient and futuristic influences. The curves, materials, and contrasts between hard and soft elements highlight the duality she plays with so often—all of which hint to an ethereal and whimsical nature.
Some pieces feel like thrones for intergalactic royalty, while others are sculptural and strange, as if plucked from a forgotten myth or digital dream. There's a quiet boldness in each one: they stand out without shouting, just like Grimes herself. The furniture doesn't just hold you—it invites you to sit inside a story, somewhere between ancient ritual and a sci-fi opera.
For example, this Gothic, horned throne feels both commanding and ethereal, much like Grimes herself. It’s a seat fit for a “World Princess,” encapsulating a bold mixture of old-world regality and futuristic drama. It reminds me of her 'New Gods' music video, where she sits on a dramatic throne in a hellish, apocalyptic landscape. Another reference is from her photoshoot for Palladium magazine; her metallic crown and otherworldly armor reflect that same high-fantasy-meets-cyberpunk energy, as if she’s stepped out of a myth rewritten by AI.
Then there are chairs that reflect other aspects of her, such as her cyber or futuristic side. This bubble chair, for instance, feels like a floating capsule—perhaps a nod to space travel or an AI interface pod that connects man and machine. This theme shows up often with Grimes, from lyrics in 'Nothing Lasts Forever' (“We are machines made for dreaming”) to her song 'I Wanna Be Software'. It also parallels an image she shared on X.
If you know anything about Grimes, you’ll know she’s a huge proponent of AI. She’s even released music created with the help of AI and has a dedicated Spotify artist page for AI-generated music using her voice. Famously, she tweeted:
“I'll split 50% royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice. Same deal as I would with any artist I collab with. Feel free to use my voice without penalty. I have no label and no legal bindings.”
That forward-thinking mindset is reflected in the futuristic, non-organic forms in these pieces—items that feel as though they could have been crafted by machines.
Another piece features a silver, alien-like frame—something that looks straight out of a sci-fi world, perfectly echoing Grimes’ fascination with cyborgs, transhumanism, and futuristic design. Its sleek, metallic structure feels both otherworldly and intentional, like a functional artifact from a distant planet. A perfect example of this aesthetic can be seen in her CYBR magazine cover, where she fully leans into her alien pop star persona.
These sculptural chairs are avant-garde and playful—much like Grimes herself—while still maintaining a robotic presence, closely resembling the glasses worn in 'Nothing Lasts Forever' by Sevdaliza, featuring Grimes. Their rounded forms give them a whimsical, almost toy-like appearance, while the black one, being a rocking chair, adds an element of movement that feels dynamic and fun. The texture also leans into the artificial and futuristic, reinforcing the chairs’ connection to cyber aesthetics.
Out of everything in the collection, this polka dot chair might just be my favorite. There’s something so playful yet undeniably futuristic about it—it even lights up. It instantly brings to mind the Louis Vuitton "Infinity Dots" bag from the Yayoi Kusama collaboration that she is always seen with, and cyber mesh dress by Jean Paul Gaultier she wore in social posts promoting 'I Wanna Be Software'. It feels like a perfect nod to her cyber-pop side—artsy, high-fashion, and just a little otherworldly. I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
This luxurious grey suede chair feels directly inspired by her 'Violence' music video, where she sits on marble stairs framed by intricate sculptural motifs. The chair’s soft suede upholstery and curving silhouette offer a tactile contrast to its structured, statuesque frame—striking a balance between softness and strength, much like the video, and Grimes herself. With its rich texture and refined details, it evokes a sense of opulence while still feeling grounded, almost like a modern throne for a warrior-poet.
This black chaise looks like something you’d find in a Gothic castle. It’s dramatically—and even promiscuously—feminine, perfectly encapsulating the overall aesthetic of the 'Player of Games' music video while also drawing striking parallels to the outfit Grimes wore to the 2018 Met Gala. What truly seals its place in this collection, though, is the swan detail—a recurring motif in Grimes’ work symbolizing duality, transformation, and rebellion. From her early track 'Swan Song' to her upcoming Book 1 universe, where cybernetic swans fall in love and revolt against their maker, the swan becomes a futuristic siren of femininity. The chaise’s Baroque styling also adds another layer of relevance, as Grimes often nods to Baroque themes in both her work and her social media presence.
This exaggeratedly shaped chair reminds me so much of Grimes’ alternative style. Its olive green frame and playfully oversized legs look almost identical to her outfit in the opening scene of the 'Kill V. Maim' music video. It feels hardcore yet playful—especially with the bow-like ties holding the cushion in place. A perfect example of one of Grimes’ signature contrasts: tough and edgy, but softened with whimsical, almost “cutesy” details.
Another fun example is this banded black chair, which immediately reminds me of one of Grimes’ looks from the 'Violence' music video. Its alternative, goth-inflected style feels very on-brand for her—dark and edgy, yet with a sculptural, almost playful twist. The way the bands wrap around the frame creates a peekaboo effect, letting light and shadow filter through, much like how Grimes plays with contrast in her fashion. She often wears layered or oversized clothing that conceals, only to turn around and post something completely stripped down—literally. There’s a push and pull between coverage and exposure, structure and fluidity. This chair captures that same energy: commanding and bold, but also revealing and oddly delicate, as if it's designed to both protect and seduce.
TABLES
Now let’s move on to tables. I curated a mix of coffee tables and side tables that reflect Greek mythology, celestial references, and ultra-modern design. Some feel like relics from ancient temples, while others look like they were forged in space. Together, they create a dialogue between the past and the future—mythic symbols reimagined through a futuristic lens.
Grimes has frequently expressed a love for ancient mythology in her work. In several music videos, she places herself in seemingly ancient settings or wears garments that evoke Grecian or historical pasts. This fusion of history and the future runs deep in her art — so including these references in the table collection felt like a natural fit.
One of the tables I selected features a sculptural bust of an ancient Greek figure — a fitting inclusion that echoes Grimes’ ongoing use of mythological imagery and symbolism. In her song, 'Player of Games', she references Calypso from Homer's The Odyssey, tying themes of longing and entrapment to myth. She’s also spoken admiringly of polytheism and how ancient cultures personified forces of nature through gods, a concept she channels in Miss Anthropocene, which casts climate change as a dark goddess. Even her Instagram reflects this myth-tech blend — once posting a photo holding a flame gun with the caption “Thanks Prometheus,” playfully invoking the Titan who gave fire to humanity. In the 'Butterfly' music video, she’s seen posing among statues in Rome, further blurring the lines between the classical and the otherworldly. Another example is seen in her music video 'California' where she dances in an art studio full of clay heads and statues.
One of the standout pieces is a bronze table shaped like a scorpion. It reflects Grimes’ darker, more mysterious side—the part of her that blends danger with beauty, mysticism with precision. The scorpion could almost serve as a metaphor for her: dark yet beautiful, armored yet elegant. Its intricate form and metallic sheen mirror the scenes below, where Grimes fully embodies her shadowy, otherworldly persona—an alien enchantress with a sting beneath the surface. It conjures her appearance in the 'Venus Fly' music video, a powerful collaboration with Janelle Monáe, where she emerges from a slick, black liquid—radiating venomous energy with surreal, insect-like grace. That same energy surfaces again in her shoot with Steve Nakamura, where she’s styled in glossy blacks and posed like a futuristic creature caught between elegance and menace.
Another table resembles a melting iceberg, tying into the futuristic environmental themes Grimes has explored throughout her work. It reflects her fascination with forms that feel both natural and alien—something organic yet uncanny. The translucent, fluid texture also echoes the color schemes and visuals from her 'Shinigami Eyes' music video, as well as the surreal, hyper-digital imagery in 'Welcome to the Opera' with Anyma. It feels like furniture designed for a submerged utopia—or a digital afterlife.
Glossy finishes and sharp, geometric forms in other pieces evoke a high-tech, AI-crafted aesthetic, mirroring Grimes’ ongoing advocacy for artificial intelligence. One table, with its striking diamond shape, nods to her luxurious taste as well as her dark, multifaceted femininity. It reminds me of the photo from her Palladium magazine cover, where she appears like a regal, cybernetic goddess—equal parts opulence and edge.
This table is a perfect blend of the artificial and the natural. Its glossy textures combine cold metal with black marble, merging organic form with manmade essence. The irregular, flowing shape offers a calming contrast to the sharper lines seen earlier in the collection—a visual exhale. It closely resembles the soft, undulating form of an oyster mushroom, which is naturally matte, adding yet another layer of juxtaposition. It instantly brings to mind the image Grimes shared on Instagram while promoting 'Player of Games', where she embodies a similar harmony of softness and edge.
This clear, cyber‑inspired side table looks as if it were crafted in a lab on a distant planet—perfectly echoing the transparent, futuristic glasses Grimes wore on Alter Ego. The piece is made entirely of crystal-clear glass, carved and laser-engraved with circuitry-like patterns that seem to pulse beneath the surface—an homage to tech and AI. Its clean lines and rigid geometry project a machine-like precision, while the smooth, unbroken forms lend it an almost wearable elegance.
Like the glasses, which framed Grimes' eyes with translucent tech‑chic flair, this table blurs the line between functional object and digital artifact. Its ethereal transparency conjures that same vibe—a piece of furniture that’s both an object and a portal, reflecting its surroundings while revealing its inner intricacy.
This surreal side table looks like it could’ve been pulled straight from Grimes’ living room—or one of her fever dreams. Its jagged, organic steel tendrils reach upward and downward like bio-mechanical growths, supporting a floating glass disc that feels both futuristic and ritualistic.
The design style mirrors several of Grimes’ tattoos, especially the large white-ink piece across her back, as well as the fine-line blackwork on her ear and other abstract markings she’s known for. Just like her visual world—full of high-tech mysticism and alien elegance—this piece doesn’t blend in. It feels alive, like a strange artifact from a world she’s already dreamed up.
This table falls under the “Y2K Neo Tribal” aesthetic, a revival of early-2000s cyberpunk and biomechanical design that blends digital futurism with primal, body-mod-inspired motifs. Think chrome, chaos, and curves that feel both ancient and post-human. It’s an aesthetic that feels right at home in Grimes’ universe—part rave, part relic, entirely untamed.
This rock crystal table looks like it belongs in a celestial temple—or an AI dreamscape. Its jagged crystal base radiates raw, elemental energy, while the sleek glass top adds a futuristic edge. The contrast between ancient materials and ultra-modern form mirrors Grimes’ fascination with transformation, mythology, and the future.
It brings to mind the 'Player of Games' music video, with its ancient, dark romantic energy—ritualistic costumes, solemn settings, and a sense of myth unfolding in real time.
With its watercolor imagery digitally printed onto the mirrored glass surface, this table feels like a frozen dream—fluid, surreal, and slightly glitchy. The pigments ripple beneath the surface like a paused animation, with soft cool tones that echo the color palettes often seen in Grimes’ visuals, especially in works like 'Shinigami Eyes'. The layered, digital feel mirrors the aesthetic of her artwork and music videos—dreamlike, futuristic, and playful.
The Hegra Civilization Coffee Table in black marble is a bold blend of ancient and modern—much like Grimes’ music and visuals. As seen here in her music video for 'World Princess II'. Carved from a single block of deep black marble, its sculptural form channels timeless monumentality, while the glass top adds a sleek, futuristic edge.
The dark, dramatic tones reflect the moody palettes Grimes often uses in her stage looks and album art, capturing her mix of mystery and innovation. This table isn’t just furniture—it’s a statement piece that echoes the layered, mythic worlds Grimes creates.
Grimes has long blurred the boundaries between worlds—digital and organic, sacred and synthetic—and that’s exactly what I hoped to reflect through this collection. Whether you're a longtime fan or simply drawn to the unusual and enchanting, I hope these pieces spark your imagination and offer a fresh way to see how furniture can tell a story. If you enjoyed this post, I’d love to hear which piece resonated with you most. You can follow along on Instagram / @DreamscapingDesign / for more whimsical design ideas, dreamy decor finds, and future posts in this series—where I’ll keep exploring furniture and home styling that lives a little outside the ordinary.
Thank you for joining me on this journey of bringing dreams to life through whimsical design and decor. Here’s to bringing a little more magic into the real world!
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