# Contrasting Material Furniture The 'Nex' Table and 'Rail' Chair Furniture Pieces are Modern By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-piece References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/01/13/mod-style-meets-ancient-technique/) & [alpestudio](http://www.alpestudio.com/) Designed by Alpestudio, the 'Nex' Table and 'Rail' Chair furniture pieces are modern items that draw inspiration from the past in a way that makes them ideal for homes with an array of different style aesthetics. Each of the pieces was created with a metal framework that has been crafted using [traditional ironmaking techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection) that give them a distinct sense of quality. The 'Nex' Table, specifically, is outfitted with an [oak boulder top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table) that adds a juxtaposition aesthetic to it given the contrast of different materials in a single design. The 'Nex' Table and 'Rail' Chair furniture pieces are ruggedly versatile in design and can be utilized [indoors or outdoors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espattio-platero-rocking-table), depending on preference. The seats can be outfitted with single or double cushions to enhance the comfort to the desired level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contrasting Material Furniture:** The combination of different materials in furniture design presents an opportunity for unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Modernization of Traditional Techniques:** Incorporating traditional ironmaking techniques into modern furniture design offers a sense of craftsmanship and quality. - **Versatile Indoor-outdoor Furniture:** Designing furniture that can be used both indoors and outdoors provides convenience and flexibility for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Exploring the use of contrasting materials and traditional techniques in furniture design can revolutionize the industry. - **Home Decor:** The demand for modern furniture pieces that can fit various style aesthetics presents opportunities for innovation in the home decor industry. - **Outdoor Furniture:** Developing versatile furniture pieces that can withstand outdoor conditions creates a niche in the outdoor furniture market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steel Hybrid Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-studios.md) - [Impactful Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-steel-side-table.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md) - [Modernized Outdoor Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedrali-nar-chair-6360.md) - [Chic Stone Fragment Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrivo-for-miniforms-pinto.md) - [Juxtaposing Themed Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emprea-series.md) - [Tactile Aluminum Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Elegant Tonal Table Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silos-collection.md)