# Sugary Confection Furnishings The Hard Candy Table by Lanzavecchia + Wai Explores Edible Design By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-candy-table References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/design/hard-candy-table-lanzavecchia-wai/) & [lanzavecchia-wai](http://lanzavecchia-wai.com/) The 'Hard Candy Table' by designers Lanzavecchia and Wai was presented during Milan Design Week 2013. This colorful furniture piece is sure to liven up any [minimalist interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-tables1) thanks to its warm and vibrant palette of pink and citrus orange hues. Made of hard candy, this metal-framed furniture piece features an [edible top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jelly-collection) that is both intriguing and aesthetically interesting. The 'Hard Candy Table' by Lanzavecchia + Wai is the design duo's contemporary take on a minimalist design aesthetic. The cleverly conceived table is both a [colorful and fun furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonder-collection) choice that is sure to appeal to the industrial design buff with a taste for all things sweet. Satisfying one's sugar craving, this fun furniture piece is the opposite of ordinary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Edible Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to explore more creative and sustainable materials for furniture-making that have an additional purpose beyond aesthetics. - **Food as Art:** A growing trend of using food as artistic inspiration opens up new opportunities for artists and designers to explore new mediums and push the boundaries of design. - **Multifunctional Design:** Designers can explore creating furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes beyond just function or aesthetics such as edible furniture that can also serve as a snack or treat. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Designers and furniture makers can create new and unique pieces that push boundaries in design and sustainability by exploring edible and food-inspired materials. - **Food and Beverage:** A new opportunity for confectionery companies to expand their product offerings beyond just food and into the world of home decor and furniture design. - **Art and Design:** The intersection of art and food inspires a new trend in artistic expression and design, and artists can take advantage of this growing trend by exploring new mediums and forms of creative expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Inspired Cylindrical Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-table.md) - [Paper-Formed Premium Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille.md) - [Modular Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-modular-seating.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Candy-Inspired Laminated Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n90n.md) - [Acrylic Multicolor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-side-tables.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md) - [Danish Pastry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection.md)