# Sprouting Wooden Surfaces The Bushel Table Adds a Touch of Green to Your Home's Decor By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushel-table References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_improvement/the_bushel_table_sprouts_potted_plants.php) & [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/bushel-table/633633) The Bushel Table is an [organic piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule) infused with a geometric form. It's based on the structure of a cutting of sticks, creating a flat surface on top and leaving staggered leg lengths below. With square-ended beams of wood representing sticks within a bushel, the [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boia) has been designed with perforations in the surface like the spaces existing in a within handful of branches. These holes in the Bushel Table provide playful placements for [potted plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ephemeral-table) to emphasize the organic nature of the piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Organic Furniture:** The trend of incorporating organic elements into furniture design provides opportunities for companies to create unique pieces that resonate with eco-conscious consumers. - **Geometric Forms:** The use of geometric forms in furniture design opens up possibilities for companies to create visually striking and innovative pieces that stand out in the market. - **Indoor Greenery:** The growing popularity of incorporating plants into home decor presents opportunities for businesses to create furniture pieces that seamlessly integrate greenery into the design. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can tap into the trend of organic furniture design by incorporating natural materials and innovative forms into their product offerings. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of geometric forms in furniture design by introducing unique and visually appealing pieces that cater to consumers' desire for stylish and modern decor. - **Plant Industry:** The plant industry can explore collaboration with furniture manufacturers to create products that seamlessly incorporate greenery into home decor, enabling consumers to bring nature indoors in a stylish and convenient way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Integrated Planter Worktables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-office.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Dynamic Grain-Focused Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichen.md) - [Self-Assembly Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bndner-side-table.md) - [Mycelium-Crafted Organic Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duk-series.md) - [Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shell-table.md) - [Planet-Conscious Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn.md)