# Sled-Inspired Wood Furnishings The Monarch Coffee Table from Anthropologie is Rustic By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monarch-coffee-table References: [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-furniture-dining/063161.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-063161-_-Regular_41) & [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-furniture-dining/) The Monarch coffee table from fashion and home retailer [Anthropologie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rios) is a [rustic furniture piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table) that is inspired by a classic sled. No two of these tables are exactly alike due to their raw materials that include distressed metal legs and [reclaimed wood tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichen). Reclaimed wood and metal materials create a table that measures 19" in height, 56" in width and 30" in depth on average, though sizes may vary slightly. Standing atop a curved, metal frame, a heavy wooden top reveals heavy grains and aged tears that add to its rustic look. Resembling wings, the Monarch coffee table's metal elements stand at its four corners where they are accented with butterfly-shaped joiners. This handmade table is both durable and design-conscious making it a great piece for cozy cottages and modern interiors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Reclaimed Materials:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in using reclaimed materials to create unique and sustainable furniture pieces. - **Rustic Design:** Incorporating rustic design elements into furniture can provide an opportunity for creating unique and visually appealing products. - **Handmade Craftsmanship:** The demand for handmade furniture showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for artisans and craftspeople to create personalized and high-quality pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of using reclaimed materials and rustic design elements to create eco-friendly and visually striking products. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating sled-inspired wood furnishings in interior design projects provides an opportunity for designers to add unique and rustic elements to spaces. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** The trend of using reclaimed materials in home decor offers an opportunity for the sustainable home decor industry to provide environmentally friendly and stylish options to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxuriously Modern Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-coffee-tables.md) - [Board Game Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-coffee-table.md) - [Solid-Ash Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boia.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Statuesque Marble Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mawe-low-coffee-table.md) - [Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table.md) - [Topographical Recycled Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-coffee-tables.md) - [Sleek Simplistic Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/troubadour-dining-table.md) - [Italian Material-Highlighting Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ria-coffee.md)