# Regional Biomaterial Tables The Harvest Moon Table Explores Locally Sourced Biomaterials By Amy Duong | Published 2026-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-moon References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/06/harvest-moon-table-charles-holland-cat-rossi-local-works/)  Harvest Moon table is a collaborative project by architect Charles Holland, academic Catharine Rossi, and design studio [Local Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-round-pavilion), fabricated entirely from materials harvested within a 40-mile radius of Canterbury, England. The table combines cast chalk, chestnut timber, apple tree wood, bark, and agricultural waste including baling twine and pallet straps to investigate [regional biomaterials and localized production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-editions). Its chalk tabletop is cast around a chestnut frame with embedded apple wood reinforcement, creating a lightweight shell construction finished with [terrazzo-like inclusions of bark, wood chippings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plote-and-prov), and other natural materials. Apple tree branches form the table legs, while chestnut pegs and apple wood tools were also produced locally for assembly. Designed as a travelling research project, the table can be dismantled, transported, and reconstructed through public gatherings that emphasize collective participation. An accompanying publication includes assembly drawings, hosting guidance, essays, and a musical score that evolves as the table is reassembled in different locations. Image Credit: Charles Holland ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hyperlocal Biomaterials:** Regional sourcing of chalk, timber, agricultural waste, and other nearby resources points to new product ecosystems built around place-based material intelligence and reduced supply-chain dependence. - **Participatory Furniture:** Dismantlable objects that are assembled through public gatherings reveal how furniture can become a social platform for community engagement, education, and cultural programming. - **Material Storytelling:** Designs paired with publications, scores, and assembly rituals show potential for products to carry evolving narratives that increase emotional value and public interest. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Furniture:** Locally harvested components and lightweight natural constructions suggest fresh pathways for low-impact tables, seating, and interiors with region-specific aesthetics. - **Architecture and Design:** Collaborations between architects, academics, and studios demonstrate how built-environment practices can prototype circular material systems at an accessible object scale. - **Cultural Events:** Travelling research objects that are reconstructed in different locations create opportunities for museums, festivals, and civic venues to merge design display with participatory experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patent Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50-feather-patent-leeather.md) - [Playful Artist-Approved Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelcolor-polishes.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Miami Beach Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-setai-miami-beach.md) - [Animated Character Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluey-specsavers.md) - [Children-Focused Music Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramercy-music-academy.md) - [Collector Watch Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-lounge-new-york.md) - [Ceramic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-apollinaria-broche.md) - [Kinetic Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel-practices.md) - [Oversized Incense Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idols-of-smoke.md)