# Magnetic Wooden Tables Multiple by Raphael Charles Can Take on Various Fun Shapes By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiple-by-raphael-charles References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/10/magnetic-wooden-table.html) & [raphaelcharles](http://www.raphaelcharles.com/en_multiple.html) Multiple by Raphael Charles, an industrial designer based in Brussels, Belgium, is a modular table that functions in a rather singular manner. Unlike other shapeshifting furniture, which often require latches, slots and more, this table is held together through a magnetic system. This allows the piece of furniture to take on a multitude of shapes and sizes, which cannot be said of other similar creations. From stars and triangles to speech bubbles and abstract forms, Multiple by Raphael Charles is a fun home addition. Made up of equal-sized solid beech poles, Multiple by Raphael Charles takes on a pixelated aesthetic that will encourage people to have fun arranging and rearranging the pieces. Creating a low table, the pieces can be used for one single configuration or several smaller ones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Modular Furniture Design:** Designers can explore magnetic systems and other innovative methods to rethink furniture design and create modular pieces that can be shaped and resized to cater to evolving user needs. - **Pixelated Aesthetic:** The use of a pixelated aesthetic in furniture can provide a playful element to home décor, allowing users to create unique and customizable shapes. - **Shapeshifting Furniture Design:** The combination of magnetic systems and innovative furniture design can allow designers to create furniture pieces that can be reshaped and resized in exciting and innovative ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can seek to explore innovative materials and manufacturing processes to create modular pieces that can be reshaped and resized via magnetic systems and other mechanisms. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate modular furniture with a pixelated aesthetic to provide a fun and interactive element to home décor. - **Architecture and Construction:** Architecture and construction professionals can explore the integration of modular and shapeshifting furniture pieces within homes and buildings to help maximize space and provide customizable options for homeowners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Interlocking Puzzle-Like Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-table.md) - [Reversable Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-table.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Multipurpose Adaptable Office Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pluralis.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md)