# Faux Naturel Outdoor Tables The Root Coffee Table Copies the Aesthetic of a Tree Stump By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-table References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2016/03/root-coffee-table.php) & [frontgate](http://www.frontgate.com/root-coffee-table/772504) The majority of outdoor tables are designed to have a somewhat utilitarian aesthetic, but the Root Coffee Table is intended to look and feel like a piece of natural material. Looking like a fresh sealed tree stump, the Root Coffee Table is actually crafted from a mix of fiberglass and resin to create a [piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables) that looks completely natural. Although suitable for outdoor use, the Root Coffee Table can also be used indoors, if desired, to bring a certain touch of nature into the indoor environment. The Root Coffee Table is intended to be used as is without a glass topper. This makes the outdoor table full of man-made nooks and crannies that mimic the [natural design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection) of an actual tree stump. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Naturalistic Outdoor Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and designs to create outdoor furniture that blends seamlessly with the natural environment. - **Indoor-outdoor Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop furniture that can be used both indoors and outdoors to bring nature-inspired elements into any space. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate organic and earthy aesthetics into furniture design to create unique and visually appealing products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate new materials and manufacturing techniques to create natural-looking furniture pieces for both indoor and outdoor use. - **Outdoor Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design outdoor living products that mimic the beauty and texture of natural elements, offering a unique and immersive experience. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore furniture designs that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor aesthetics, allowing for a harmonious connection between nature and interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table.md) - [Geometrically Informed Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-table1.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Solid-Ash Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boia.md) - [Volcanically Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-coffee-table.md) - [Statuesque Marble Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mawe-low-coffee-table.md) - [Minimalist Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-coffee-table1.md) - [Rustic Recycled Wood Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primitive-structures-table-design.md)