# Razor-Sharp Furnishings The Blade Table Embodies a Clean-Cut Design for the Contemporary Kitchen By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-table References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/blade-table-alexander-purcell-rodrigues-mykon/) & [alexanderpurcellrodrigues](http://www.alexanderpurcellrodrigues.com/page2/page5/index.html) If you're in search of [sharp design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table) in your dining room, the Blade Table will definitely cut it. At an incredible 11 millimeters thin, the eating surface manages to extend over two meters in span, supported by four slender supports that seem to barely touch the under sides of its beveled corners. Born from a collaboration between Mykon and Alexander Purcell Rodrigues, this [dining table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnolia-extendable-dining-table) holds its form thanks to a unique [honeycomb structure of aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table). The hexagonal grid spreads throughout core of the rectangular plane to keep the fine surface from warping, enabling it to have that strict, slim silhouette. The Blade Table embodies nearly negligible volume within the space that it occupies, making it a striking item, but not a visually obtrusive one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Honeycomb Structure:** Opportunity to apply honeycomb structure to other furniture designs for beautiful yet sturdy aesthetics. - **Ultra-thin Designs:** Emphasis on creating furniture with slim profiles to save space and create a modern aesthetic. - **Minimalist Design:** Increasing demand for simple, understated furniture designs that still make a statement. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture companies to experiment with new materials and methods to create striking, minimalist designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate ultra-thin, minimalist furniture pieces into their designs for a sleek and modern look. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to integrate ultra-thin furniture pieces with honeycomb structures into the design of small living spaces and micro-homes to maximize space and create a clean aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Material Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compression-dining-table.md) - [Skeletal Industrial Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landr-dining-and-conference-table.md) - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md) - [Stacked Wood Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-dining-table.md) - [Effortless Glass Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital.md) - [Sculptural Meeting Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planar-table.md) - [Slender Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table.md) - [Blurred Bold Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table.md) - [Sleek Metallic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scissor-side-table.md)