# Tree Trunk Tables The Bloom Collection is Cast in Solid Resin Made from Peanuts and Soybeans By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-collection References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/10/17/the-bloom-collection-by-mth-woodworks/) & [mthwoodworks](http://www.mthwoodworks.com/) Invite a little [nature into your home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection) with the Bloom collection. A series of tables that are supported by [tree trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series), this pieces are organically contemporary. Designed by Tanja Hinder and Michael Thomas Host of MTH Woodworks, the Bloom collection was recently exhibited at IDS West in Vancouver, Canada. Interestingly, the designers explain that the tables are "cast in solid resin made from peanuts and soybeans" and feature bases that are "salvaged by Vancouver Island’s John Ross Design." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Design:** The use of organic materials and designs that imitate nature presents opportunities for sustainable, eco-friendly design. - **Sustainable Materials:** Incorporating unexpected, environmentally-friendly materials into furniture design can create unique textures and a bold aesthetic. - **Repurposing Salvaged Materials:** Using discarded materials in furniture design creates a unique story and appeals to consumers who value sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Incorporating eco-friendly and sustainable materials in furniture design presents new opportunities for designers and companies to appeal to consumers who value sustainability. - **Home Decor:** Nature-inspired decor is a growing trend that can be capitalized on by companies creating sustainable and environmentally-friendly products. - **Sustainable Design:** Creating products and designs that prioritize sustainability and environmental consciousness can be a disruptive innovation in multiple industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanides-table-collection.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md) - [Mycelium-Crafted Organic Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duk-series.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Tree Sap-Binding Timber Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvage-and-sap.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-side-table.md)