# Foldable Multi-Use Tables The Ta-bl Offers a Compact Design for Convenient Set-Up and Storage By M | Published 2016-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiuse-table References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/multi-use-table-can-folded-stored/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [ta-bl](http://www.ta-bl.co.uk/) Offering convenience amalgamated with style and compactness is the Ta-bl unit designed by Modernize Ltd., that offers a small-scale, multi-use table that can be folded up to be easily stored away and set up at whim. The compact size of the piece allows it to be ideal for travelling and moving due to its light design and modern aesthetic. Often times having a table unit set up permanently isn't ideal for [smaller spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-cafe-table) making the Ta-bl an suitable decor piece. The table features a rounded top and [slender X-shaped legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table) that easily folds up into a slender shape to accommodate modern living styles. The table can be used both indoors and outdoors as a way to provide an added bit of counter space without permanency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Furniture:** Opportunities for creating furniture that is compact and versatile for small living spaces. - **Portable Decor:** Opportunities for creating portable furniture that can be easily moved and used both indoors and outdoors. - **Multi-functional Tables:** Opportunities for creating tables that serve multiple purposes and can be easily stored when not in use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Industry:** Exploring opportunities to create more compact, versatile and portable furniture pieces. - **Interior Design Industry:** Incorporating portable and multi-functional furniture pieces in designing for small living spaces. - **Hospitality Industry:** Creating portable tables and decor pieces for hotels and restaurants that can be easily stored and used as needed. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1.md) - [Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-side-table.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Rolled-Up Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofan.md) - [Portable Tray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taso-tray-table.md) - [Wall-Mounted Two-Legged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instable-side-table.md) - [High-Strength Accordion Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-side-table.md)