# Lustrous Glass Furnishings The Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner Fuses Aesthetics and Function By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-table-by-sebastian-herkner References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/458612472794843879/Bell-Coffee-Table-by-ClassiCon) & [sebastianherkner](http://www.sebastianherkner.com/) The Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner is a furniture piece that fuses aesthetics with function. Decorative and delicately designed, this table is a compact and colorful option for any design-savvy home. Made of hand-blown glass, the table features a brass top that is lustrous when paired against the transparency of its glass base. The table is available in two varying sizes and three tinted glass hues. Exuding a sleek and [sculptural quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables), this table curves to mimic the silhouette of a bell. The Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner is both [decorative and modular](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modulo-collection), making it a versatile fit for many different spaces. This furniture piece is sure to be a hit with retailers as it was designed to be presented for [ClassiCon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-stone-sofa) during the Salone del Mobile in Milan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Glass Furnishings:** The trend towards lustrous and decorative glass furnishings is creating new opportunities for artisanal glassblowers and designers. - **Colorful Compact Tables:** Small yet colorful tables that fuse aesthetics with function are set to disrupt the furniture industry and appeal to design-savvy consumers. - **Modular Furniture:** Versatile and modular furnishings, such as the Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner, are gaining popularity as consumers seek flexible and adaptable designs for their living spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artisanal Glassblowing:** The growing demand for decorative glass furnishings and tableware presents opportunities for artisanal glassblowing businesses to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship. - **Furniture Design:** Designers are exploring ways to fuse aesthetics with functionality in the creation of compact and modular furniture pieces to cater to design-savvy consumers. - **Retail Industry:** Introducing modular and decorative pieces, such as the Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner, to retail spaces can help capture the interest of consumers looking for unique and versatile furnishings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structural Blown Glass Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lokum-collection.md) - [Glass Boundary-Exploring Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sklo.md) - [Ornamental Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection.md) - [Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sevval-kalaycikli.md) - [Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassina-2.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-table.md) - [Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-tables1.md) - [Acrylic Multicolor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-side-tables.md)