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Sling-Inserted Side Tables

Colors Tables Accommodate the Storage and Setting of Various Items

— January 10, 2013 — Art & Design
For such simple and minimally designed objects, it's wonderful that the Colors Tables by Aap Piho can carry out a pair of convenient functions. The handy sofa-side companion has an elevated surface as well as an integrated magazine rack.

The flat tabletop is meant for placing down items like mugs, spectacles and remotes, and its tall edges prevent things like pens and snacks from spilling over the side. The other half of the furnishing is equipped with a pair of rounded wooden sticks from which four leather straps suspend. This flexible strappy setup enables you to stash newspapers, books and other reading materials without them occupying the valuable horizontal area.

In addition to the red, Warm North Furniture also makes the Colors Tables by Aap Piho in grey with a continuous bordered tabletop.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create multi-functional furniture pieces that combine aesthetics with practicality, such as tables with built-in storage.
2. Flexible Storage Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modular storage systems that can adapt to different needs and environments, like the leather straps on the Colors Tables that can hold various reading materials.
3. Compact Living Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design space-saving accessories for small living spaces, like the sofa-side tables that provide storage without taking up too much floor space.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative features into furniture designs that enhance functionality and appeal to modern consumers.
2. Home Storage Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create versatile storage solutions for homes that maximize space and offer convenient organization options.
3. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate practical and space-saving design elements into interior solutions for small living spaces.
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