# Sculptural Slat Furniture The Lath Table by Jonathan Dorthe Plays with Light and Shadows By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lath-table References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2012/10/lath-tables-jonathan-dorthe/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/atelier-d/Table-Lattes) The Lath Table is a deceptively simple piece of furniture. Though its basic silhouette would have people's eyes glazing over, the way the shuttered slats of wood play with the light will wake them up quite effectively. The Lath Table casts a [beautiful pattern of light and shadow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv) on the ground wherever it is placed, adding to the overall ambiance of a living space in a subtle and tasteful way. Designed by Montreal-based designer Jonathan Dorthe for furniture manufacturer Atelier-D, the Lath Table is made out of [thin laser-cut plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidone) grouped together and topped with either a wooden surface or a black acrylic one. The [geometric design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-collection) is perfect for both modern and traditional homes as well as, of course, personal tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Furniture:** Furniture designs that incorporate innovative shapes and patterns - **Laser-cut Plywood:** The use of laser technology to create intricate designs on wood - **Ambience-enhancing Furniture:** Furniture that creates unique visual effects to enhance the atmosphere of a space ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities for manufacturers to leverage laser technology for production of unique designs - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for designers to use sculptural furniture to create distinctive visual experiences for their clients - **Home Decor:** Designers can leverage the growing demand for home decor that blends aestheticism with functionality by creating furniture that can be both decorative and functional ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Splintered Storage Console Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flitter-console-table.md) - [Paper Lantern-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-andon-table.md) - [Dynamic Structural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermass-and-alton.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Dynamic Grain-Focused Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichen.md) - [Luxe Low-Slung Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attraction-coffee-table.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md)