# Melting Mercury Tables Rado Kirov Uses Stainless Steel to Create Modern Tables that Mimic Movement By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-table References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2016/5/rado-kirov-stainless-steel-furniture) & [rado-kirov](http://www.rado-kirov.com/) Although the modern tables created by Rado Kirov look and appear to be moving, the reality is that they are anything but liquid and definitely not in motion. The modern, fluid aesthetic of the table designs by Kirov utilize stainless steel that has been smelted into the ideal position and paired (in some cases) with wooden accents. This allows each piece to have an ultra-modern aesthetic that brings to mind notions of futuristic furniture from science fiction films and stories. Kirov is a master when it comes to smithing with copper, silver and gold, which makes the work done with stainless steel on the modern tables look flawless. The collection of tables marks the artists move towards functional artworks that can be utilized in the home rather than just admired from afar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Fluid Aesthetic:** Opportunity for creating furniture designs that mimic movement and have a futuristic, science fiction-inspired aesthetic. - **Functional Artworks:** Opportunity to combine artistic elements with functionality to create unique pieces that can be utilized in the home. - **Smelted Stainless Steel:** Opportunity for using smelted stainless steel in furniture designs to achieve a modern and flawless look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to explore fluid aesthetics and create modern pieces. - **Art and Home Decor:** Opportunity for artists and home decor companies to create functional artworks that can be incorporated into the home. - **Metallurgy and Materials:** Opportunity for advancements in smelting and working with stainless steel to achieve flawless designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Blurred Bold Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md) - [Industrial All-Metal Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockwerk-coffee-table.md) - [Bent Steel Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creu-coffee-table.md) - [Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortex-coffee-table.md)