# Lunging Bedside Tables The Incunabular Side Table Embodies a Dynamic Asymmetry By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incunabular-side-table References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2011/12/Icunabular-Side-Table.html) & [incunabular](http://www.incunabular.com/) Stability does not require symmetry, and objects that express a certain structural impossibility, like the Incunabular Side Table, are often the most absorbing to behold. Finely finished with Danish or white oil and crafted from beautiful oak, ash or black American walnut, this peculiar piece of furniture has a [playful quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tottolo) that is quite unexpected. Its impeccable assembly and rich material composition provide the makings of a classic [bedroom or living room accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table); however, Simon Moorhouse has endeavored to make it look iconic. Stepping away from the conventional four-legged vertical supports, the Incunabular Side Table is placed apparently precariously upon an off-centered tripod. Invisible City manufacture this handsome [handmade moveable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barricane-tables) with a whimsical cantilevered cubby for a contemporary aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 41% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Asymmetrical Furniture:** The trend of asymmetrical furniture design challenges traditional symmetrical models and offers a unique and visually appealing option for consumers. - **Playful Design Elements:** Designs that incorporate whimsical and unexpected elements are gaining popularity as they add a sense of fun and personality to furniture pieces. - **Customizable Materials:** The use of different high-quality materials such as oak, ash, and black American walnut allows customers to personalize their furniture and create unique pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore asymmetrical designs to create innovative and eye-catching products that appeal to a wider customer base. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate playful design elements like the Incunabular Side Table to add visual interest and personality to living spaces. - **Handmade Craftsmanship:** The use of fine craftsmanship in creating customizable furniture allows for the production of high-quality, unique pieces that appeal to discerning consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-Mounted Two-Legged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instable-side-table.md) - [Asymmetrical Storage Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbred-side-table.md) - [Industrial Floating Bedside Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tu-bedside-table.md) - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Asymmetrical Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mura-side-table.md) - [Lunar-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-side-table.md) - [Hovering Illusion Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilk.md)