# Brutalist Multifunctional Side Tables Hyeonil Jeong Designs the B HOLD Side Table Concept By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyeonil-jeong References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/11/26/this-brutalist-side-table-enthrones-your-books-and-magazines-for-everyone-to-see/) & [hyeoniljeong](https://hyeoniljeong.com/)  Designer Hyeonil Jeong introduces a look at the new B HOLD side table design concept as it boasts a [brutalist design language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora) that has multifunctional properties. At a quick glance, it has a minimal look and the base of the table is seemingly made from concrete in the shape of a cylinder. It is then complete with a tabletop, which is actually made from [two pieces of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table) that are connected at an angle. One creates a flat and horizontal surface for a traditional table surface and the other is angled at the bottom. This is meant to stack books or magazines and is actually inspired by the look of [book stands and magazine racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table). Image Credit: Hyeonil Jeong ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 13% - 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 - **Brutalist Side Tables:** Designers can explore the use of concrete as a primary material in modern furniture design. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Brutalist designs that have dual functionalities or multiple purposes can cater to the increasing demand for compact living spaces. - **Angular Tabletops:** Designers can consider the use of unconventional tabletop shapes and angles to create dynamic visual interest. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can create unique, multi-functional pieces with a minimalistic and modern aesthetic. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate brutalist furniture to add industrial and edgy elements to a room. - **Publishing Industry:** Magazine and book publishers can collaborate with designers to create functional furniture inspired by book and magazine stands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asymmetrical Storage Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbred-side-table.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Terrazzo Side Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-side-table.md) - [Book-Holding Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-sidetable.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Abstract Triangular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-side-table.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-side-table.md) - [Slender Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table.md) - [Stylish Storage-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basso-side-table.md)