# Amphora-Integrated Tables The Sinkhole Vessels Series Poetically Combines Solid Surface and Void By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinkhole-vessels References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/09/18/sinkhole-vessels-by-liliana-ovalle-at-grandmateria-iii/) & [lilianaovalle](http://www.lilianaovalle.com/source/sinkholes.htm) You can't peg these Sinkhole Vessels with any single classification, for they serve as at least three objects in one. Open-fired red clay was used to make these gorgeous [sculptural urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases) that serve as sizable vases within [wooden table frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-black). Designer Liliana Ovalle worked with [Colectivo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colectivo-c733) 1050° to recreate the purist forms of ancient Mexican pottery with the help of Oaxaca ceramicists using traditional techniques. The pots take smooth, curvaceous and organic handmade shapes, expressing deep and soft brown hues from their earthy material. Framed by oak boxes, they represent stone cavities that can be found in nature. The Sinkhole Vessels have a rich beauty all on their own, but they could prove quite practical as bouquet holders and side tables in contemporary lounge spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Amphora-integrated Furniture:** Traditional pottery forms and furniture were combined to create a new kind of furniture that can be used for practical purposes as well as aesthetic pleasure. - **Organic-inspired Home Decor:** The use of curvaceous, handmade shapes and natural materials such as clay and wood has led to a trend of home decor inspired by nature and traditional craftsmanship. - **Functional Art Pieces:** The Sinkhole Vessels series demonstrates the trend of combining the practical functionality of everyday objects with the artistic value of unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can incorporate traditional pottery forms and techniques into their designs to create unique, functional pieces that are also works of art. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can focus on creating natural, organic-inspired products that use traditional crafts and techniques in modern and innovative ways. - **Artisanal Pottery:** Small-scale pottery businesses can capitalize on the trend of combining ancient pottery forms and techniques with modern design concepts, creating unique and highly-coveted pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Stackable Clay Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases.md) - [Mud-Made Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-volumes-collection-02-terracotta.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Exquisite Circular Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-vases.md) - [Monumental Ceramic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-no-ii.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md)