# Bubbling Surface Furniture The Ocean's Edge Table by Tyson Atwell is Full of Movement By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceans-edge-table References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/09/07/oceans-edge-table-by-tyson-atwell/) & [tysonatwell](http://tysonatwell.com/) The Ocean's Edge Table looks like it has something bubbling up from its surface. Like a hot spring or steaming marsh, the middle of the tabletop is full of movement. Some may even see a desert landscape in addition to the obvious waves it really is meant to portray. Yet besides this unique detail, the Ocean's Edge Table is rather minimalist. Created by American designer Tyson Atwell, the Ocean's Edge Table was created using a [CNC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundlink-plus) router. Digitally sculpting oceanic waveforms onto the wooden surface, the rise and fall was specifically developed "in CAD by ‘lofting’ a sequence of tide curves sourced from the entrance of the San Francisco Bay," according to Atwell. The table is finished with a set of dark legs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digitally-sculpted Furniture:** The Ocean's Edge Table demonstrates the trend of digitally sculpting unique and dynamic surfaces onto furniture. - **Minimalist Design:** The Ocean's Edge Table represents the trend of minimalist design in furniture, combining simplicity with a standout detail. - **Nature-inspired Furniture:** The Ocean's Edge Table embodies the trend of furniture designs that draw inspiration from natural elements, replicating the movement and fluidity of ocean waves onto its surface. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The Ocean's Edge Table presents an opportunity for furniture designers to incorporate digital sculpting techniques to create visually captivating and unique pieces. - **Interior Design:** The trend of minimalist design seen in the Ocean's Edge Table can be applied in various interior design projects, creating a clean and sophisticated aesthetic with a touch of artistic flair. - **Home Decor:** The Ocean's Edge Table appeals to the nature-inspired home decor trend, offering homeowners the opportunity to incorporate furniture that represents the calming and fluid nature of the ocean. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md) - [Ocean Abyss-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abyss-horizon.md) - [Coastline-Inspired Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marea-low-table.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Striking Limited-Edition Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-coffee-table.md) - [Sea-Inspired Table Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-materials.md) - [Moveable Wave-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-table-concept.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md)