# Double-Duty Tableware The Either-Or Dish Set By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/either-or-dish-set References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/10/30/the-either-or-dish-set/) & [unicahome](http://www.unicahome.com/p45140/either-or-set-by-magppie.html) The Either-Or dish set by Troels Seidenfaden for Magpie combines a [tray and three sleek snack dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-tray) with [lids that double as candle holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essentials-platter-design). This [tableware trio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) would look great on any contemporary table, whether it's filled with snacks or not. It's right on time for holiday entertaining. The Either-Or set is made from stainless steel for a durable, timeless look that expands on the set's multitasking theme and is sold at Unica Home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multifunctional Tableware:** Opportunities for developing tableware with multiple uses. - **Innovative Snack Trays:** Developing unique and functional snack trays for modern customers. - **Candle Holder Integration:** Exploring ways to integrate candle holders into various home products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** Opportunities for creating functional and stylish home products. - **Housewares:** Developing new housewares that fulfill multiple purposes. - **Entertaining and Hosting:** Innovative products that enhance the experience of entertaining and hosting events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Serving Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Modern Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home.md) - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md) - [Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipidup.md) - [Removable Plate Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gere-multifunctional-crockery-shelf.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md)