# Minimalist Steel Tube Tables Stan by Luis Arrivillaga Maintains a Simplistic Look By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luis-arrivillaga References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/stan-table-luis-arrivillaga-31-04-2014/) & [luisarrivillaga](http://luisarrivillaga.com/) The Stan Table by Luis Arrivillaga sticks to a [less is more aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table), using only [steel tubes and glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept) to design this piece of furniture. One advantage to using such a straight-forward design is that the table can blend into a number of different settings. It's quite low-laying, so would best be used as a [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables) in the living room. Or, if users have a bed that's close to the floor, this design could also serve as a bedside surface. One of the aesthetic goals for the Stan Table by Luis Arrivillaga was to offer varying looks depending on the angle one is viewing the table. Indeed, no two perspectives are alike, which is perfect for adding some flavor to a room. Sometimes, simplicity adds so much more than excess. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/stan-table-luis-arrivillaga-31-04-2014/), [luisarrivillaga](http://luisarrivillaga.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Furniture:** Opportunity to explore the market of minimalistic furniture for different living spaces using simple materials. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Opportunity to design furniture that can serve multiple purposes in different living settings. - **Perspective-based Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to incorporate perspective-based designs that offer varying looks from different angles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate affordable minimalist designs into their offerings. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to use minimalist furniture to create clean and unobtrusive living spaces. - **Architecture and Real Estate:** Opportunity for architects and real estate developers to create living spaces that are optimized for multi-functional minimalist furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bent Steel Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creu-coffee-table.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisk.md) - [Minimalist Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-coffee-table1.md) - [Industrial All-Metal Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockwerk-coffee-table.md) - [Slender Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table.md) - [Simplistic Wooden Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nuo.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Wall-Mounted Two-Legged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instable-side-table.md) - [Simplistic Glass Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simoon-collection.md)