# Tablet-Charging Tabletops The Apple Desk Doubles as an iPhone and iPad Dock By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-desk References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/25/fanboy-table/) It is probably not an exaggeration to say that the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskpod) Desk would do big business if it were to go from concept to reality. Designer Sebastian Lara has created a desk designed specifically to hold your iPad and charge your iPod/[iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand). The desk is minimalist in its design with a silver tabletop reflective of a [Macbook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-docking-station-and-charger) and wooden legs. The jacks for both the tablet and the iPhone/iPod are seamlessly integrated into the Apple Desk’s design and do not stick out like sore thumbs. The popularity of all things Apple is only going to grow, and it may be only a matter of time before the company begins to expand its empire to include furniture. If this desk could include a set of speakers, I could see it becoming a huge hit among Apple fanatics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seamless Integration of Devices:** The trend of seamlessly integrating devices into furniture design creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. - **Apple-inspired Furniture Design:** The growing popularity of Apple products creates a trend for furniture designs inspired by Apple's sleek aesthetic, presenting opportunities for innovation in the furniture industry. - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** The demand for furniture that serves multiple functions, such as charging devices, provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the furniture market. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of seamlessly integrating devices into furniture design to create innovative products. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of Apple-inspired furniture design to appeal to Apple enthusiasts and differentiate their offerings. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the trend of multi-purpose furniture to create innovative charging solutions for electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subtle Tech-Infused Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koble-tori-40.md) - [Minimalist Professional Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-x-twelve-south-desk.md) - [Desk-Compatible Wireless Charger Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-charger.md) - [OLED Screen-Equipped Smart Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumina-desk.md) - [Large Wireless-Charging Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zagg-desk-mat.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Integrated Charging Hub Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magpower-tables.md) - [Sleek Tablet-Transforming Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad.md) - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md)