# Speedy Home Furnishings Perry Watkins Dining Table Race Car Aims For Worlds Fastest Furniture By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perry-watkins-dinning-table-race-car References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/07/perry-watkins-table-race-car-world-record_n_707260.html?ref=twitter) & [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/perry-watkins-eyes-the-world-s-fastest-furniture-record-with-motorized-table/) If you ever thought at one point you saw a dining table on wheels speeding by while driving, you may not be so crazy after all if you’ve seen the Perry Watkins [dining table race car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd). Wanting to set the World Record for having the “World’s Fastest Furniture”, he decided to transform his beautiful, [antique Queen Anne dining table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-dining-furniture) fully set with silverware into a 130 mph automotive. Though not yet accepted by Guiness, his [innovative invention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture) surpasses the recorded 90 mph sofa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Speedy Furniture:** The trend of transforming ordinary furniture into high-speed vehicles opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. - **Record-breaking Innovations:** The trend of setting world records with unique and unexpected inventions creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries. - **Creative Furniture Hacks:** The trend of repurposing and modifying traditional furniture with innovative design elements presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore disruptive innovation by integrating furniture-inspired design elements into their vehicles. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of record-breaking innovations to create unique and captivating experiences for audiences. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can take advantage of the trend of creative furniture hacks by offering customized, unique and functional pieces that cater to individual tastes and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Automobile-Focused Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-modern-driver.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d12-dining-table.md) - [Paper Mable-Made Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-home.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-lamborghini-furniture-pieces.md) - [Effortless Glass Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-stop-moving.md) - [Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod.md) - [Car Part-Repurposed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1.md)