# Multipurpose Furniture Consoles The 'O Side Table' is Compact, Functional and Fashionable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-side-table References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/09/10/this-side-table-console-is-a-simple-elegant-functional-furniture-for-studio-apartments/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The 'O Side Table' is the design work of Rostyk Sorokovyi of [Mudu Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko) and is a [multifunctional furniture unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table) for open-concept living spaces that will provide a person with a clever addition to their home for making the most of the space. The furniture piece consists of a solid construction that can be positioned off to the side in a space and hold a range of accessories including books or decor. The unit can be used as an additional seat to provide a spot for a guest to sit when existing chairs are in short supply. The 'O Side Table' is designed in natural and black wood color options, and is [highly portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taso-tray-table) to allow it to be easily shifted around a home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multipurpose Furniture:** Design and create multifunctional furniture units that maximize the use of space. - **Compact Living:** Develop furniture that is designed with small spaces in mind to cater to the growing demand for compact living pieces. - **Portable Furniture:** Create easily movable furniture units to cater to the need for flexibility within small living spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can create a range of functional, space-saving furniture units for small living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize multipurpose furniture units for their clients living in small apartments or houses. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can innovate with creatively designed furniture units that also serve a functional purpose in small living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Dual-Position Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-design-concept.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Asymmetrical Storage Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbred-side-table.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlap-table.md) - [Moveable Wave-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-table-concept.md) - [Multi-Position Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-side-table.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md)