# Playground Picnic Tables Marleen Jansen's See-Saw Table Will Send You Flying By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-saw-table References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/01/10/see-saw-table/) & [marleenjanssen.nl](http://www.marleenjanssen.nl/) Send your friends flying from the picnic table by jumping on your side of the See-Saw Table. Dutch designer Marleen Jansen created this funky table to encourage people to remain seated while the other person finishes their food. If one person is rude enough to leave, the other is going to go for a tumble and spill spaghetti sauce all over their shirt. This [playground-inspired picnic table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonder-collection) would fit right into kindergarten lunch hour along with boogers and freeze-tag. This table could also be used for adults looking to add a little bit of childhood into their mealtime. While the See-Saw Table may be exciting to bounce up and down on, whether it’s the best place to digest one’s meal is still on the table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playground-inspired Furniture:** Designing furniture that takes inspiration from playground equipment can create a fun and nostalgic dining experience for both children and adults. - **Interactive Dining Experiences:** Creating dining experiences that involve physical interactions with furniture, like the See-Saw Table, can add an element of excitement and engagement for customers. - **Encouraging Social Dining Etiquette:** Designing furniture that encourages proper dining etiquette, such as remaining seated until everyone finishes their meal, can promote social interaction and improve dining experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the production of unique and playful designs inspired by playground equipment to cater to customers seeking unconventional dining experiences. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can incorporate interactive dining experiences, like the See-Saw Table, to differentiate themselves and attract customers looking for memorable dining outings. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can introduce playground-inspired furniture into their projects to create whimsical and visually captivating spaces that evoke a sense of nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playground-Inspired Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-seat.md) - [Rocking Table-Mounted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espattio-platero-rocking-table.md) - [Seesaw-Like Playful Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bench.md) - [Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playground-bench.md) - [Compact Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1.md) - [Collaborative Playful Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-series.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table.md) - [Development Childhood Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-and-chair-set.md)