# In-Tray-Incised Tables The Scallop Collection Comprises Surfaces with Transitional Recesses By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scallop-collection References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/furniture/scallop/) & [samuelwilkinson](http://samuelwilkinson.com/scallop/) In the designer's study of the way that people use tables, it was discovered that there are items that are constantly coming and going and others that maintain more permanent positions. The Scallop Collection for Versus accommodates the placement of both types of possessions by subtly designating different areas on the surface of each furnishing. On the smooth tops of both the [side table and the coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table), Samuel Wilkinson has sculpted a very [shallow, flat-bottomed and loosely rectangular basin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taarof-table). These curved-edged geometric depressions function as trays to contain items like keys, coins and spectacles that often find themselves sliding onto the floor. The more expansive areas that the [lovely minimalist Scallop Collection pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrow-collection) provide are perfect for vases and books, newspapers or nothing at all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture designs that incorporate different storage and organization solutions. - **Seamless Integration:** Potential for furniture designs that seamlessly blend practicality and aesthetics. - **Personalized Spaces:** Demand for furniture that caters to individual preferences and lifestyles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Innovative furniture designs can drive growth and differentiation in the industry. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate functional and stylish furniture solutions in their projects. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend by offering unique and versatile furniture options to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Curvaceous Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proust.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Playful Wavy Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-table-design.md) - [Portable Tray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taso-tray-table.md) - [Geometric Table Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-collection.md) - [Elegant Tonal Table Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silos-collection.md) - [Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shell-table.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-table.md)