# Curvaceous Cantilevered Furniture The Form Follows Function Table is Sculptural By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-follows-function-table References: [complex](http://www.complex.com/art-design/2012/06/dan-mulders-form-follows-function-table) & [daanmulder.eu](http://daanmulder.eu/) The Form Follows Function Table is a sculptural piece of furniture. The perfect sequel to the original [Form Follows Function Sofa](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-follows-function), it has more of a natural aesthetic than the futuristic one the steel sofa exhibited. This has as much to do with the wooden materials used as it does with its curvaceous form, which is somewhat reminiscent of the forms found in the Grand Canyon. Created by Dutch designer Daan Mulder, the Form Follows Function Table comes without any loose parts. Finished with an oak veneer, the table is then painted in an ultra matt lacquer. By laminating multiple layers of wood, the top of the table is both light and strong. It is perfect for both traditional and modern homes, especially those with an affinity for art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Sculptural Furniture:** Opportunity to create unique, artistic furniture designs that push the boundaries of traditional shapes and forms. - **Natural Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation potential in incorporating organic materials and nature-inspired designs into furniture, creating a harmonious blend of nature and functionality. - **Seamless Integration:** Opportunity to design furniture without loose parts, emphasizing simplicity and ease of assembly for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Potential for manufacturers to explore innovative materials and production techniques to create unique, visually appealing furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation potential in incorporating sculptural furniture designs that act as focal points within interior spaces, enhancing the overall aesthetic. - **Woodworking:** Opportunity for woodworkers to experiment with laminating multiple layers of wood to create lightweight yet durable furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-table.md) - [Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shell-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortex-coffee-table.md) - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md) - [Slender Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table.md) - [Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table.md)