# Permanently Dirty Decor The Intentionally Dusty Table Will Never Have to Be Cleaned By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dusty-table References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/01/26/youll-never-have-to-worry-about-dusting-the-dusty-table/) & [thefutureperfect](http://www.thefutureperfect.com/detail.php?id=9) The Dusty Table is a permanently dirty table that seems to be covered in a thick layer of dust. The [unpolished nature of this table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common) is said to suggest perfection, despite its lack of shine. [Made of maple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidone), the Dusty Table is selling for almost $2000. I would much rather buy a clean table at this price. **Implications** - There is a lot to be said for products that defy the expected or the intuitive, and this table is a perfect example of this surprising innovation concept in action. Today's luxury consumer wants products that stand out as unique and unexpected and that is definitely the case with this decidedly [unusual design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Permanently Dirty Decor:** The trend of intentionally dirty decor that suggests beauty despite its lack of shine or polish. - **Unconventional Design:** The trend of defying expectations and intuition through unique design concepts. - **Luxury Uniqueness:** The trend of luxury consumers seeking out unique, unexpected products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can tap into the trend of unconventional design and create furniture that defies expectations. - **Luxury Retail:** Luxury retailers can capitalize on the trend of luxury uniqueness by offering exclusive, one-of-a-kind products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can explore the trend of permanently dirty decor by offering products that suggest beauty in imperfection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Marble Fragment Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miscellaneous-side-table.md) - [Self-Operating Sand Artwork Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-coffee-table.md) - [Dynamic Grain-Focused Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichen.md) - [Illusory Cracked Base Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-side-table.md) - [Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-tables1.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Dynamic Strong Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-table.md)