# Marble Track Tables Marbelous Designs By Alex Covert | Published 2008-09-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-track-in-a-table-marbelous References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/09/marbelous_furni.php) & [ontwerpduo.nl](http://www.ontwerpduo.nl/en/werk_marbelous.html) The restaurant that installs these tables will become the local hotspot for families. Entitled "Marbelous" and considered "functional woodcarvings", these tables would make waiting for dinner... well, fun. Grooves cut into the table top direct marbles into the spiral legs and eventually, into a collection box. **Implications** - The crowded market of [furniture design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables) makes it hard for new designers to stand out, but artistic pieces that double as [sculptural game surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpop-tabletop-pinball-game) add an unmatched level of interactivity. Functional, hands-on tables that feature [built-in storage for toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table) between uses, such as this one, offer a whole new level of appeal for homeowners and apartment-dwellers who must contend with small spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Game Furniture:** Furniture pieces that double as sculptural game surfaces offer an unmatched level of interactivity. - **Hands-on Tables:** Functional, hands-on tables that feature built-in storage for toys between uses offer a whole new level of appeal for homeowners and apartment-dwellers who must contend with small spaces. - **Artistic Furniture Designs:** Artistic furniture pieces that are both functional and visually appealing add a unique touch to the crowded market of furniture design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore creating functional game furniture pieces to offer an unmatched level of interactivity for homeowners and apartment-dwellers who must contend with small spaces. - **Hospitality Industry:** Restaurants and cafes can install these artistic, hands-on tables with built-in storage for toys and become the local hotspot for families. - **Home Goods Retail:** Stores can stock artistic furniture pieces that are both functional and visually appealing, and add a unique touch to the crowded market of furniture design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Subtly Smart Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etto-table.md) - [Paper Mable-Made Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-home.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortex-coffee-table.md) - [Marble Fragment Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miscellaneous-side-table.md) - [Modern Customizable Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-table-design.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Kinetic Artful Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30.md)