# Minimalist Metal Furnishings This Mineral Console from Chai Ming Studios Celebrates Simplicity By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-ming-studios References: [chaimingstudios](http://chaimingstudios.com/mineral-console) & [chaimingstudios](http://chaimingstudios.com) This Mineral Console by Chai Ming Studios took the title of Interior Design Best of Year Honoree in 2013 and gained attention for its simplistic and sophisticated design. The [metal-made furniture piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intra-side-table) is crafted out of steel that comes in oiled and dark frame options. The table accessory also features a [solid top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-black) that is available in absolute black granite, Nordic black antique granite and Patera limestone finishes. This Mineral Console from Chai Ming Studios measures 80" in width, 15" in depth and 28.5" in height. The furniture piece is [sleek and sophisticated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table) and is the perfect addition for both modern and traditional spaces. The sleek and streamlined piece is a great dining area addition and can also be displayed in grand hallway spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Minimalist Metal Furnishings:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sleek and sophisticated metal-made furniture pieces. - **Simplistic and Sophisticated Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing furniture with minimalist, yet elegant designs. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating versatile furniture pieces that can be used in various spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production of metal-made furniture with minimalist designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating minimalist and sophisticated metal furnishings in interior design projects. - **Home Decor and Furnishings Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in offering minimalist metal furniture pieces to cater to the demand for simplistic and sophisticated designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-relics.md) - [Steel Hybrid Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-studios.md) - [Cherry Wood Console Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichen-1.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Minimalist Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-coffee-table1.md) - [Chic Stone Fragment Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrivo-for-miniforms-pinto.md) - [Splintered Storage Console Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flitter-console-table.md) - [Impactful Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-steel-side-table.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md)