# Piggy Bank-Inspired Tables Mario Tsai Designed the 'Pig' Side Tables with Aluminum Tubes By Amy Duong | Published 2018-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-tsai References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/mario-tsai-pig-side-table-piggy-bank-07-05-2018/) & [mxobject](http://www.mxobject.com/pig-side-table/) Chinese designer Mario Tsai is now introducing his 'Pig' side table inspired by the classic piggy bank. The [childlike influence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-collection) recalls a pig with a hat and the concept is infused in the table's design through its structural design. Tsai's new table serves to be more than just a surface, as it can function as a storage unit as well. The piece is constructed from an [aluminum tube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu-collection), which gives it space to store small household items. The Pig side table is comprised of the aforementioned tube and a tray, all made from aluminum. It is made available in two varying sizes -- a 250 mm and a 200 mm version in terms of the tube's diameter. There is also a tonal selection of gold, silver, green, red or blue. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/mario-tsai-pig-side-table-piggy-bank-07-05-2018/), [mxobject](http://www.mxobject.com/pig-side-table/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Childlike Furniture:** Designing furniture with childlike influences can appeal to a wider audience and bring a sense of playfulness to everyday items. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Furniture that serves multiple functions, such as tables with storage space, can provide convenience and practicality for consumers. - **Minimalistic Design:** Clean and simple designs, such as those made with aluminum tubes, can bring a sense of modernity and sophistication to common household items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Innovative designs and multifunctional features can attract consumers who prioritize convenience and style in home decor. - **Home Decor:** Playful and minimalist designs can add a touch of personality and charm to living spaces, appealing to buyers looking for unique decor items. - **Product Design:** Incorporating design elements from everyday objects, such as piggy banks, can bring a new level of creativity to product design and catch the attention of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Curvaceous Abstract Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-table.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-side-table.md) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Wall-Mounted Two-Legged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instable-side-table.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Impactful Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-steel-side-table.md) - [Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-side-table.md) - [Sleek Metallic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scissor-side-table.md)