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Ben Robinson Designs a Minimalist Coffee Table with Embedded Bowls

— April 2, 2015 — Art & Design
Industrial designer Ben Robinson has created a stunningly simple coffee table that nevertheless boasts a few interesting details: built-in bowls. Since it's not uncommon for people to place dishes on this piece of furniture for both decor and practical reasons, it is only natural someone would think to incorporate it directly into the design. That someone is Ben Robinson.

Whether holding daily knickknacks such as phones and snacks or becoming a permanent planter, Ben Robinson's coffee table is refreshing and stylish. Made out of white oak and pine, it boasts a Scandinavian design that will complement any home or office. Ben Robinson dubbed it Luna, which brings to mind a moon complete with craters.

To make life easy, Ben Robinson makes sure the bowls are removable so they can be cleaned.
Trend Themes
1. Embedded Bowl Furniture - Designing furniture with built-in bowls creates a unique and functional home decor trend.
2. Minimalist Coffee Tables - The rise of minimalist coffee tables with simple yet visually striking designs offers an opportunity for innovative furniture solutions.
3. Scandinavian Design - The growing popularity of Scandinavian design in furniture provides a platform for creative and sleek home decor innovations.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can leverage embedded bowls as a way to introduce novel and practical elements into their products.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore minimalist coffee tables as a way to offer sleek and functional design options for customers.
3. Woodworking - The woodworking industry can capitalize on the demand for Scandinavian-inspired furniture by incorporating innovative designs and materials.
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