# Theoretical Physic Furniture The Fourth Dimension Table by Axel Yberg is Inspired by Spacetime By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-dimension-table References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2013/07/fourth-dimension-table.html) & [akkefunctionalart](http://www.akkefunctionalart.com/) The Fourth Dimension Table is a complicated piece of furniture inspired by the theory of the same name put forth by none-other-than iconic theoretical physicist Albert Einstein. The design is essentially a physical representation of the concept of spacetime, which is the unification of time and space as a four-dimensional continuum, as stated on Wikipedia. Designed by Axel Yberg of Akke Functional Art, a designer based in New York City, the Fourth Dimension Table looks like something that would have been built in the medieval times. The table is boasts a glass top, a wooden base and four reinforced brackets represent the continuum of spacetime as well as four vectors. The overall result is quiet poetic and mesmerizing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 51% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Theoretical-physics-inspired Furniture:** There is an opportunity to create furniture designs that are inspired by scientific concepts which can serve as conversation starters and design centerpieces in homes and business settings. - **Dimensional-designs:** Forming 3-dimensional designs and objects are popular. Designers have an opportunity to offer more designs that incorporate the concept of the fourth dimension to bring a unique and artistic touch to decor. - **Fusion of Science and Art:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to take inspiration from science and create unique works that fuse creativity and scientific concepts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Furniture and home decor companies can provide unique pieces that incorporate scientific concepts that will appeal to science enthusiasts and also elevate the design aesthetic of living spaces. - **Art and Sculpture:** There is a potential for artists and sculptors to create works that fulfill a desire for art that is both thought-provoking and aesthetically pleasing, as well as serving as a unique statement piece to decorate rooms. - **Exhibitions and Museums:** Exhibitions and museums can showcase designs that intersect science and art, bringing together different disciplines and expanding people's understanding of them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Möbius Strip-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbelius-coffee-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) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d12-dining-table.md) - [Love Lock-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4e-coffee-table.md)