# Sculptural Animal Tables These Tables Replicate the Image of Animals in Water By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-animal References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/387860/Whimsical-Dynamic-Coffee-Tables-Resemble-Animals-Emerging-From-Water-Surface/) & [watertables.net](http://www.watertables.net/buy-water-tables.htm?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) These tables resemble sculptural animals that appear as though they are coming out of water. Designed by Derek Pearce and appropriately titled 'Water Tables,' this unique home furniture decor is both functional and extremely unconventional. The artist shows sculptural animals in the form of otters, hippos, dolphins, frogs and whales emerging through the glass of the [coffee tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table). Some of the tables are held up by [boulder-like shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table) while others are held up by the shapes of the sea animals. The artist's skill and imagination manages to come together to form decor that works as functional art. These unconventional tables are perfect for animal lovers and people who enjoy unique decor that will spark up conversations among guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sculptural Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to create unconventional furniture pieces that blend art and functionality. - **Animal-inspired Decor:** Market for home decor items that showcase animal motifs in unique and eye-catching ways. - **Functional Art:** Emerging demand for home furnishings that not only serve a practical purpose but also act as artistic statement pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation potential for designers to explore new and unconventional forms of furniture. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create animal-themed decor items that appeal to a niche market. - **Art and Sculpture:** Market potential for artists and sculptors to push the boundaries of functional art and create unique pieces for interior decoration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Aquatic Creature-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nessie-side-table.md) - [Curvaceous Abstract Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Sculpted One-Piece Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-coffee-table.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md) - [Topographical Recycled Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-coffee-tables.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md)