# Strangely Chic Side Tables The Gueridon Ex09 by Il Hoon Roh Has an Alienesque Quality By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gueridon-ex09 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/04/18/a-chic-but-strange-side-table/) & [ilhoon](http://ilhoon.com/?page_id=21) Gueridon Ex09 is the unique name of a very unique piece of furniture. It is a side table that may look deceivingly simple at first glance, but is actually incredibly complex -- at least at its heart. The center of the Gueridon Ex09 side table sinks in strangely, giving it an overall [alienesque aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1) to the design. Designed by Il Hoon Roh, the Gueridon Ex09 side table was interestingly created utilizing a virtual fabric stretching tool which mimics the growth process found in the Radiolaria plankton. From there, the geometry of the table was enhanced by the advanced engineering technology of [Altair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-data-center) -- think fighter jets and [F1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goudveer-f1) racing cars. The result is organic and sculptural. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Complex Minimalism:** Designs that appear deceptively simple, but are actually technically complex. - **Organic Sculptures:** Furniture pieces that incorporate naturally-inspired shapes and forms. - **Virtual Fabrication:** The use of computer simulation tools in the design and production of furniture pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating advanced engineering technologies can help create unique and innovative furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** The trend toward organic, nature-inspired furniture pieces can offer new opportunities for interior designers to create unique spaces. - **Software Development:** There is potential for software developers to create new simulation tools specifically designed for furniture design and fabrication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Juxtaposed Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koroi-side-table.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Illusory Cracked Base Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-side-table.md) - [Lunar-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-side-table.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-side-table.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Hovering Illusion Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilk.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md)