# Shape-Mimicking Furniture Sets The M-Bamboo Table & M-Bench is Simple and Contemporary By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbamboo-table-mbench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/m-bamboo-table-m-bench-by-jennifer-newman-studio/) & [jennifernewman](http://www.jennifernewman.com/) Furniture doesn't get as simple as the M-Bamboo Table & M-Bench. A match made in heaven, the two complement each other in form without going too overboard. For instance, while their overall shape is identical save for size, the table is hollow and airy while the bench is strong and solid. Designed by Jennifer Newman Studio, the M-Bamboo Table & M-Bench also have another defining difference between them. Both may be crafted out of [powder-coated aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table), but the table has the added [bamboo surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moon-chair) that gives it a beautiful natural touch. Available in three sizes to accommodate two, three or four people for the outdoor version, the M-Bamboo Table & M-Bench also has an indoor version that accommodates up to five people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Simplistic Furniture Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating furniture designs that prioritize simplicity and minimalism. - **Mixing Materials:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in furniture design by combining different materials, such as aluminum and bamboo, to create unique aesthetics. - **Outdoor-indoor Versatility:** Disruptive innovation can be explored by designing furniture that seamlessly transitions between indoor and outdoor use, providing flexibility for different environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities within the furniture manufacturing industry to develop new materials, techniques, and designs for creating simplistic yet functional pieces. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage disruptive innovation by incorporating furniture designs that mix different materials to create unique and visually appealing spaces. - **Outdoor Living Products:** Disruptive innovation can be pursued within the outdoor living products industry by creating versatile furniture that can seamlessly transition from outdoor to indoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twin-Piece Modular Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular.md) - [Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tube-collection.md) - [Ubiquitous Simplistic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skagerak.md) - [Modular Beam-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection.md) - [Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection-1.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Wood-Mimicking Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-and-table.md) - [Upcycled Teak Minimal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel.md)