# Divided Surface Desks The Segment Table is Inspired by Shifting Tectonic Plates By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segment-table References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/028829.php) & [bxclvr](http://www.bxclvr.com/) San Francisco-based designers Seth Murray and Bret Recor of Box Clever created the Segment Table, a design inspired by the shifting tectonic plates that shape the landscape of San Francisco. Composed of [four slabs of concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-table), the tabletop features deep grooves that stretch all the way down the legs, creating a cunningly decorative design feature that also allows the user to interact with the table in an interesting way. Three metal accessories accompany the table: a brass bowl, a copper dish and an aluminum tray. The metal accents complement the concrete and can be inserted within the grooves as functional additions. With organic ease, the Segment Table provides an intuitive transition from work to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 57% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shifting Tectonic Plates Design:** Opportunity to create furniture designs inspired by natural geological formations. - **Interactive Tabletops:** Potential for creating furniture with functional and decorative features that allow users to interact with the table. - **Combining Concrete and Metal:** Incorporating different materials like concrete and metal to create unique and visually appealing furniture designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Creative possibilities for designers to explore innovative furniture designs inspired by natural phenomena. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate interactive and visually striking furniture pieces into interior design projects. - **Home Decor:** Potential for offering unique and functional furniture pieces that combine different materials for home decor purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terrazzo Side Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-side-table.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table.md) - [Slender Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table.md) - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md)