# Cooperative Dining Tables 'Sati Tala' is a Dining Table for Two with a Balancing Tabletop By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-table-for-two References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/sati-tala-new-way-eating/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [satitala](http://www.satitala.com/) There are countless designs for a [dining table for two](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renorm-table) out there, but none of them are quite like the 'Sati Tala.' Sati Tala is a project by Tany Jarus that transforms the experience of eating by forcing diners to become highly focused on the present, including the person sitting across from them, the food they are consuming and the furniture pieces that support the entire meal. The system involves [two cushioned stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same) and a tabletop, which is balanced on the knees of the couple seated. The entire system is made from bent birch plywood that's been finished with a simple light wood beech veneer. When not in use as a dining table, the system also functions as a useful surface for a variety of home decor items. The project will soon be coming to life on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adap-table). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 73% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Balanced Dining Tables:** The trend of using tabletops balanced on the knees for intimate dining experiences may prompt innovation for more versatile and comfortable designs. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** The focus on Sati Tala's versatility as a dining surface and home decor item highlights the trend of multi-purpose furniture, opening up opportunities for designers to create similar products. - **Heightened Dining Experiences:** The intentional focus on enhancing the dining experience through the design of Sati Tala and similar products may inspire innovation in the food industry to offer more immersive dining experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The innovative design of Sati Tala generates opportunities for furniture manufacturers to explore unique and functional dining table designs for intimate settings. - **Home Decor:** The versatility of Sati Tala suggests opportunities for home decor industries to market similar products that can serve as multi-functional decor pieces. - **Food and Beverage:** The focus on enhancing the dining experience through the design of Sati Tala may prompt the food and beverage industry to innovate immersive dining experiences for diners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md) - [Wall-Mounted Two-Legged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instable-side-table.md) - [Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table.md) - [Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1.md) - [Collaborative Meal-Making Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-person-table.md) - [Stacked Wood Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-dining-table.md) - [Subtly Smart Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etto-table.md) - [Sensory Stimulation Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasix-table.md) - [Adaptable Modern Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milestone-table.md)