# Modular Stone Tableware All of a Piece by Earnest Studio is Made out of Scrap Granite and Wood By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-of-a-piece-by-earnest-studio References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3029936/wanted/designer-makes-gorgeous-tableware-from-scrap-stone-and-wood) & [earnestly.org](http://earnestly.org/) All of a Piece by Earnest Studio, a Rotterdam-based firm founded by American product designer Rachel Griffin, is a stunning [tableware line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware) that can fulfill a slew of purposes. Although each piece looks more sculpturally decorative than infinitely practical, therein lies the beauty of the collection. It manages to combine function and form in a beautifully intuitive way. This is taken to the next level considering that the pieces are all made out of [scrap materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection). The mix-and-match sections of [stone and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-black) that make up All of a Piece by Earnest Studio were taken from the leftovers of stone milling companies. Griffin writes, "I collected offcuts that seemed too lovely to be discarded and began searching for a way to transform them into functional objects." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Sustainable Tableware:** The trend in plant-based and eco-friendly products created from scrap or recycled materials can influence the tableware industry to adapt to sustainable practices. - **Modular Design:** The trend in modular tableware design gives customers the ability to personalize their table settings and opens doors for innovative design opportunities for the industry. - **Functional Decor:** The trend in functional decor provides new opportunities for designers to create unique pieces that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tableware:** The tableware industry has the opportunity to explore a shift towards eco-friendly practices and innovative design through the integration of sustainable and modular materials. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability sector can benefit from exploring the creation of sustainable and eco-friendly tableware from scrap or recycled materials. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can benefit from the trend of functional decor by utilizing unique and personalized pieces like modular tableware to create engaging and innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Marble Fragment Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miscellaneous-side-table.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Sculptural Marble Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti.md) - [Rustic Recycled Wood Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primitive-structures-table-design.md) - [Stone Offcut Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvatori-precioso.md) - [Chic Stone Fragment Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrivo-for-miniforms-pinto.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md)