# Metallic Mercury Furniture The Morpheus Table Brings an Element of Design That is Intoxicating By Summer Luu | Published 2011-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morpheus-table References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2011/04/morpheus-table-by-jason-phillips.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Morpheus-Table/1256113) The Morpheus Table by Jason Phillips takes shape in a fluid design that is sleek, smooth and modern. The shiny silver furniture piece resembles the chemical element of mercury, bringing living room decor to a liquid state. Using modern digital techniques upon this tabletop, there are [no signs of any jagged edges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table); instead, there are just [smooth surfaces and rounded corners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table). As the name of the table suggests, it is inspired by morphing changes that take place in seamless transitions of shapes. Without a doubt, the Morpheus Table could easily transition into any living space to transform the area into a modern space and add a [futuristic look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk). The Morpheus Table is one hot item and is exclusively limited to 10 pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fluid Design Furniture:** There is potential for furniture companies to experiment with fluid designs that create a unique and modern aesthetic, like the Morpheus Table. - **Chemical Element Design:** Incorporating design elements inspired by chemical elements, like metallic mercury, can create intriguing and captivating pieces that capture attention. - **Limited Quantity Pieces:** Exclusively limited pieces of furniture can create a sense of exclusivity and drive demand for unique and limited-edition designs. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry has an opportunity to explore new materials and designs, like fluid and chemical element designs, to create unique and modern pieces. - **Home Decor:** Expanding beyond furniture, the home decor industry can incorporate elements inspired by chemistry to create captivating pieces that capture attention. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can experiment with fluid designs and limited-edition pieces to create unique and captivating works of art that appeal to collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Blurred Bold Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d12-dining-table.md) - [Striking Limited-Edition Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-coffee-table.md) - [Illusory Cracked Base Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-side-table.md) - [Asymmetrical Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mura-side-table.md) - [Candy-Like Glossy Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luis-gimeno.md)