# Arboreal Interior Tables The Fractal Table by Platform Wertel Oberfell Brings Nature In By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-wertel-oberfell References: [arch-cs](http://www.arch-cs.com/2011/02/fractal-table-with-growth-patterns-found-in-nature-by-platform-wertel-oberfell/) & [platform-net](http://www.platform-net.com/) Design shop Platform Wertel Oberfell in collaboration with Matthias Bar crafted this [unique table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-table-designs) for MGX/Belgium. This intricate table filled with detailed patterns of branches, stems and treetops was inspired by the growth patterns found in nature. The Fractal table by Platform Wertel Oberfell begins with tree trunks that burst into a full forest. Using the aid of a manufacturing company, they were able to use computers to create the modern and elaborate table top. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to create furniture that brings elements of nature into interior spaces. - **Fractal Designs:** Potential for incorporating intricate fractal patterns into various products, showcasing the beauty of mathematical art. - **Computer-aided Manufacturing:** Scope for leveraging computer technology to create complex and precise designs for furniture and other products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Chance for furniture designers to experiment with nature-inspired and fractal designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate nature-inspired furniture, adding a unique touch to interior spaces. - **Digital Manufacturing:** Scope for manufacturing companies to utilize Computer-Aided Manufacturing to create intricate and precise designs for various products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table.md) - [Nature-Inspired Modern Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md) - [Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod.md) - [Geometrically Informed Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-table1.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Geometrically Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altherr-dsile-park.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Island-Inspired Wooden Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-table.md)