While some people will see a set of domino pieces tumbling over when viewing the Monolith Table, others will perceive a less obvious comparison, the fictional alien-made machines found in '2001: A Space Odyssey.' The Monolith Table is named after those imposing machines after all. Its base takes on the rectangular shape and coloring of the advanced extraterrestrial object. Granted, the latter is available in more than black including white and steel.
Designed by Christopher Duffy for Duffy London, the Monolith Table is topped with a glass surface. The designer writes, "This mind-boggling dining table appears to the naked eye to be an impossible feat, but in reality it has its foundations in real physics." Only 25 handmade Monolith Tables have been produced, making them highly covetable.
Dominoes-Like Furniture
The Monolith Table by Christopher Duffy is Inspired by a Sci-Fi Film
Trend Themes
1. Dominoes-like Furniture - The trend of creating furniture inspired by domino pieces presents opportunities for unique and playful design concepts.
2. '2001: A Space Odyssey' Inspired Design - Designs that draw inspiration from the futuristic aesthetics of '2001: A Space Odyssey' offer opportunities to create bold and visually striking products.
3. Limited Edition Handmade Furniture - The trend of producing limited edition handmade furniture provides opportunities to create exclusive and highly covetable pieces for discerning customers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate elements of dominoes and sci-fi aesthetics to create unique and visually appealing products.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can leverage the trend of dominoes-like furniture and '2001: A Space Odyssey' inspired design to curate futuristic and captivating living spaces.
3. Artisanal Manufacturing - The artisanal manufacturing industry can tap into the demand for limited edition handmade furniture, catering to the niche market that seeks exclusive and high-quality products.