# Mycelium-Crafted Organic Tables Studio TOOJ Introduces the Duk Series of Table Designs By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duk-series References: [studio-tooj](http://studio-tooj.com/)  Design firm [Studio TOOJ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contourage) presents the Duk series of furniture, which is made up of tables that seem to be draped in a cloth. However, it is actually made from wood and mycelium. The Duk is a Swedish translation for tablecloth, and this was made in collaboration with biotech company [MycoWorks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi). The pieces were made from wood and then further upholstered with the [living material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flight-into-shadow). Founder of Studio TOOJ, Ashley Wilén-Jong shares more on the design and how it was created from the fascination with illusion. She notes, "I remember being captivated by surrealism as a teenager, especially the way Salvador Dalí could make familiar objects appear strange and dreamlike. That stayed with me. Years later, the Duk series emerged from that same curiosity: How can we make something solid feel fluid? How can we create an object that makes people do a double-take Image Credit: Felix Speller ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mycelium-based Furniture:** Innovative use of mycelium in furniture design offers a sustainable alternative to traditional materials, creating opportunities for eco-friendly interior design. - **Illusionary Designs:** Furniture that plays with perceptions and illusions can captivate consumers, leading to novel design aesthetics that challenge conventional forms. - **Surrealist-inspired Decor:** Drawing inspiration from surrealism allows for unique and bold object creation that resonates with consumers seeking distinct artistic pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Furniture Industry:** The integration of biodegradable materials like mycelium presents game-changing, eco-conscious product options within the furniture industry. - **Biotechnology-inspired Design:** The fusion of biotechnology with design harnesses living materials to craft innovative products, paving the way for futuristic design practices. - **Art-influenced Home Decor:** Decor pieces influenced by art movements such as surrealism provide consumers with exclusive and provocative home furnishing choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mycelium-Based Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ephemeral-table.md) - [Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata.md) - [Sustainable Design Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi.md) - [Mycelium Sustainable Bright Partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggro-collection.md) - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Bright Blue Wood-Grain Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contourage.md) - [Mycellium Material Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelium-muse.md) - [Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-series-ii.md)