# Compact Folding Side Tables Pelin Ozbalci Designs Side Tables Inspired by Chinese Waist Fans By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelin-ozbalci References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/11/19/this-folding-side-table-uses-a-unique-mechanism-to-save-space-when-not-in-use/) & [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pelinozbalci/)  Designer [Pelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinmemo) Ozbalci introduces a look at its new side table that is made with inspiration from the look and function of a Chinese waist fan. It has a unique design that is detailed with [layers of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1) that come together to create the circular table top. It also creates a visual that appears to be unbalanced due to how the tabletop sticks out towards the sides and away from the singular leg. It's most notable aspect is the [folding mechanism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) as it folds in half rather than as a whole. The 90-degree allows the hinge to be free and the simple function does not require additional parts to lock the halve together and only folds if the hinge rests in the middle. Image Credit: Pelin Ozbalci ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Folding Furniture:** New designs for compact folding furniture can disrupt the furniture industry by addressing limited living spaces and mobility concerns. - **Innovative Tabletop Designs:** Innovative tabletop designs can offer a new aesthetic different from traditional square and round tables. - **Minimalist Furniture:** Minimalist furniture designs can disrupt the market by addressing consumer desire for simplified and functional products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can benefit from incorporating new structural designs and features like folding mechanisms into their products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies could expand their product lines by offering furniture pieces that incorporate unique and innovative designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use tables with unique and innovative designs to add a special touch to their clients' homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-side-table.md) - [High-Strength Accordion Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-side-table.md) - [Sleek Metallic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scissor-side-table.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-side-table.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Rolled-Up Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofan.md) - [Moveable Wave-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-table-concept.md)