# Modern Puzzle-Inspired Furniture The Multiple Coffee Table Boasts Highly Customizable Features By Wes Walcott | Published 2012-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiple-coffee-table References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/10/magnetic-wooden-table.html) & [raphaelcharles](http://www.raphaelcharles.com/en_multiple.html) Designed by Brussels-based Raphaël Charles, the 'Multiple' coffee table is a sculptural table that lets you show off your creativity by arranging it in clever and original patterns. The table is composed of a series of locally sourced beech poles that can join with one another by way of built-in magnets. Its versatility makes it ideal for lots of situations. Perhaps you're throwing a small get together and want to break it apart and make little coffee tables for each of your guests? And if you're hosting a Holiday dinner, you can rearrange the pieces in the shape of a Christmas tree or Star of David. The range of combinations and configurations is virtually limitless. Low-tech, elegant and adaptable, the Multiple coffee table is sure to fit in perfectly with your surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform for users to design and personalize their own furniture pieces. - **Modular Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a system that allows for easy assembly and reconfiguration of furniture for various purposes. - **Functional Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic design with practical functionality to create unique and versatile furniture pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and customization options into the interior design process. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace modular design principles to streamline production and provide flexible options for consumers. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer innovative furniture solutions for events, allowing for easy customization and setup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Modern Customizable Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-table-design.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Reversable Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse.md) - [Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryb-coffee-table.md) - [Möbius Strip-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbelius-coffee-table.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md)