# Tree-Growing Tables Charles Kaisin Turns the Dining Experience into a Forest By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-kaisin References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/21350/the-fantasies-of-charles-by-charles-kaisin.html) & [charleskaisin](http://www.charleskaisin.com/) Kaisin is a Belgian designer who has created a [forestry-infused table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection) entitled 'The Fantasies of Charles.' It's a 10-foot [solid oak table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boia) built with trees that look like they naturally bloomed out of the surface. The table is supported by the [trees that stand as table legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench), some stopping at the table's surface while others jut all the way to the ceiling. The trunks that stick out of the surface of the table become functional candle holders. The Fantasies of Charles seats 36 people and was finished off with gold flooring and surrounding white drapes with 36 birds flopping above. Some prominent guests who attended the dinner held in celebration of the table were Hurbert Geurrand-Hermes, Jean-Paul Gaultier and more. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/21350/the-fantasies-of-charles-by-charles-kaisin.html), [charleskaisin](http://www.charleskaisin.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tree-growing Tables:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create innovative tables incorporating live trees as table legs and functional elements. - **Forest-inspired Dining:** Opportunity to transform the dining experience by integrating natural elements like trees, plants, and wildlife into restaurant decor. - **Functional Natural Elements:** Opportunity to explore the use of natural elements, such as tree trunks, as functional design elements in various industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to reimagine traditional table designs by incorporating live trees as integral design elements. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hotels to create unique dining experiences by incorporating natural elements like trees and wildlife into their interior design. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to create memorable and immersive experiences by integrating natural elements, such as trees, into event decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometrically Informed Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-table1.md) - [Herringbone-Inspired Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herringbone-table.md) - [Island-Inspired Wooden Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-table.md) - [Sensory Stimulation Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasix-table.md) - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md) - [Mycelium-Based Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ephemeral-table.md) - [Juxtaposing Material Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compression-dining-table.md) - [Venice-Honoring Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-table-venezia.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d12-dining-table.md)