# Sculpted Aluminum Surfaces The Extremis Picnik Table Serves up Simple Sophistication By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extremis-picnik-table References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/005548.html) & [extremis.be](http://www.extremis.be/#/en/tools/picnik) Materials that have failed to impress the fussy are finding themselves playing vital roles in stylish pieces of furniture, and the Extremis Picnik Table is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The picnic table type molded from an [industrial metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intra-side-table) creates a surprising dining piece that can add to the fashionable quality of a kitchen, a cafe or an outdoor patio. The reason that this bench and buffet combination work so well is due to the artistry involved with its [elegance sculpting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table). A single sheet of [powder-coated aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat) was given dimension with the fluid curving of its rigid surface, and with just two cuts, designers Dirk Wynants and Xavier Lust formed a table top and flanking two seats. The Extremis Picnik Table is small, sleek and succeeds at making casual look classy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sculpted Aluminum Surfaces:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new techniques to sculpt aluminum surfaces for furniture, creating unique and stylish designs. - **Industrial Materials in Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Find new ways to incorporate industrial materials into furniture designs, transforming them into fashionable and sophisticated pieces. - **Casual to Classy Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create furniture pieces that have a casual appearance but exude a classy and elegant aesthetic, using innovative design techniques. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate sculpted aluminum surfaces and industrial materials into furniture manufacturing processes, offering unique and stylish products to consumers. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Utilize sculpted aluminum surfaces and casual to classy furniture designs in interior design projects, infusing spaces with cutting-edge style. - **Hospitality and Restaurant Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate sculpted aluminum surfaces and casual to classy furniture into eateries and cafes, creating trendy and sophisticated dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture1.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md) - [Sleek Aluminum Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weekend-capsule.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Paper-Like Sleek Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu-collection.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Tactile Aluminum Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Chic Stone Fragment Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrivo-for-miniforms-pinto.md)