# Literal Coffee Table Designs The Beany Table is a New and Unique Twist on the Coffee Table By Barry Reihill | Published 2013-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-bean-coffee-table References: [beanydesigns](http://www.beanydesigns.com) Coffee tables have existed for over hundred years and coffee is even older, but it's only now in 2013 that someone has blended the two together. Introducing The Beany Table, a new and unique twist on the [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-table-designs), combining real coffee beans encased in glass. The Beany Table™ will create a unique and contemporary look, perfect for creating an [eye-catching center piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30) in your living room. Handmade in Britain, this is the only one of its kind and a world first. This is the ultimate product for coffee lovers and one that has been lovingly made by hand. Beany Designs is also producing [coffee bean art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-black), which is great for all those coffee lovers wanting an additional fix of their daily drink. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Coffee-table Integration:** The Beany Table is a perfect example of blending traditional furniture design with unique elements to create a one-of-a-kind coffee table experience. - **Coffee-inspired Decor:** The Beany Table showcases a trend of incorporating coffee-related elements in interior design, offering an opportunity for innovative coffee-themed home decor products. - **Handcrafted Artistry:** The Beany Table's handmade nature reflects a growing trend of appreciating artisanal craftsmanship in furniture design, presenting scope for artisan-focused businesses to develop unique home decor pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The integration of unique elements like coffee beans in coffee tables opens doors for furniture manufacturers to explore new and innovative designs, attracting coffee enthusiasts. - **Interior Design:** The rising popularity of coffee-inspired decor offers interior designers an opportunity to incorporate unique coffee-themed elements in their projects, appealing to coffee lovers and creating captivating spaces. - **Artisan Crafts:** The demand for handcrafted furniture pieces like the Beany Table points to a burgeoning market in the home decor industry for artisanal crafts, providing opportunities for skilled artisans and craftspeople to showcase their talents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Artful Coffee Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertushka.md) - [Optically-Designed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-coffee-tables.md) - [Japandi-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloth-coffee-table.md) - [Pointed Foundation Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatas-ukauskas.md) - [Solid-Ash Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boia.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md)