# Minimalist Art Deco Furnishings The Waldorf Side Table from West Elm Embodies Understated Elegance By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-table-west-elm References: [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/waldorf-side-table-h887/?pkey=cnew-furniture) & [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products) The Waldorf Side Table from design retailer West Elm embodies an air of understated elegance. The [brass and stone furniture piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections) is available for under $300 and features a fresh and modern update on a classic Art Deco design. This retro-modern furniture piece is constructed from a mix of materials that include [natural marble stone top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morten-georgsen) and a brass-finished metal leg frame. Though opulent, the Waldorf Side Table is understated and classically sophisticated. Measuring 28" in width by 16" in depth and 21.8" in height, CB2's striking home accessory can be displayed in [modern loft spaces or eclectic interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-table-designs) with a mix of vintage and modern elements. This statement piece boasts stunning details and a simplistic form that can be easily incorporated into any room within one's home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Art Deco Design:** Opportunities for creating modern and minimalistic furniture pieces that incorporate elements of Art Deco design. - **Mixing Natural Wood and Metal:** Innovative ways to combine different materials like marble stone and brass-finished metal for contemporary furniture pieces. - **Versatile Statement Furniture:** Developing furniture pieces with striking details and simplistic forms that can be easily incorporated into various interior design styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore creating minimalist, Art Deco-inspired designs using a mix of natural materials for a contemporary appeal. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of minimalist Art Deco furnishings to create unique and elegant spaces that blend vintage and modern elements. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can capitalize on the demand for versatile statement furniture by offering a range of furniture pieces that combine sophistication and simplicity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Modern Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-davenport-drink-table.md) - [Architect-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norm-architects1.md) - [Raw Cast-Bronze Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corca-side-table.md) - [Statuesque Marble Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mawe-low-coffee-table.md) - [Extravagant Handcrafted Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-furniture.md) - [Impactful Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-steel-side-table.md) - [Cloudy Sunbeam Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbeam-side-table.md) - [Minimalist Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-coffee-table1.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md)