# Bubble-Bellied Benches The Mad Horse Table Breeds a Smooth and Bulbous Surface By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-horse-table References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/04/funky-find-of-week-mad-horse-table-by.html) & [talentsdesign](http://talentsdesign.com/catalogue.php#?page=article_collection7) As outlandishly animated as the Mad Horse Table is, I imagine it would be an incredible feature piece in an otherwise minimal interior. The ebony-hued object incorporates a slick surface finish, supported by four rotated equestrian legs below a mass of bulbous forms. Perhaps representing an overabundance and formal exaggeration of a mare's muscles, the [cluster of black balloon shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-tables1) afford the furniture an element of intrigue and a lighthearted look. Many of the specifics of this piece are unfortunately unknown, like the material (most likely some form of polymer), and the dimensions. I'd love to see this [unusual object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table) as the focus of a dining room, but it would be still quite amusing as a [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table). Designed by Samuel David Ben-Shalom, the Mad Horse Table can be ordered through Talents Design Icons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Exaggerated Forms:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create eye-catching pieces through the use of exaggerated and bulbous forms. - **Minimally Designed Interiors:** Potential for interior designers to incorporate unique and animated furniture pieces as focal points in otherwise minimalistic spaces. - **Intriguing Materials:** Possibilities for material innovators to create new polymers or materials that can achieve a sleek and glossy surface finish with unique textures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunities for furniture designers to create innovative and attention-grabbing pieces. - **Interior Design:** Potential for interior designers to incorporate unconventional furniture designs to add a touch of playfulness to spaces. - **Materials Science:** Opportunities for material scientists to develop new materials that can achieve both a glossy finish and unusual textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Abstract Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-table.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffo.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-table.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md) - [Playful Compact Hybrid Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md)