# Awkward Seating Tableware The Between Tables Plate Makes Bi-Level Seating Easy By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-tables-plate References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Plate_For_People_Who_Sit_Between--Design--Home.html) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/09/30/don’t-fear-the-middle-seat/) Are you that sucker who, at [large family dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children) or [dinner parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaken), gets stuck at the bridge between the two tables? Well now there is a between-tables plate designed just for you! The aptly titled ‘Plate for People Who Sit Between,’ is a plate that is at different levels, just like the two tables you are sitting between. The between-tables plate is designed by Shira Nahon, and it is probably the best invention for the dinner party sucker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Bi-level Seating:** This trend focuses on creating products or solutions that accommodate individuals who are seated between two tables at social gatherings. - **Adaptive Tableware:** This trend involves designing tableware that can be adjusted or customized to the unique seating situations or needs of individuals. - **Inclusive Dining:** This trend aims to promote inclusivity in dining experiences by developing products or concepts that cater to all individuals, including those seated between tables. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tableware Manufacturing:** This industry could explore producing bi-level or adaptive tableware to meet the demand of individuals sitting between tables. - **Event Planning:** This industry can incorporate the use of between-tables plates or similar products to enhance the seating experience at large family dinners or dinner parties. - **Hospitality and Catering:** This industry could adopt bi-level seating solutions or offer specialized tableware to provide a more inclusive dining experience for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Rocking Table-Mounted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espattio-platero-rocking-table.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Specialty Meatball Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatball-plate.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Wine-Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placemat-hightop-table.md)