# Transparent Niche Furniture The Slot Table by Eric Pfeiffer Provides Stylish See-Through Storage By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slot-table References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/furniture_design/beyond_the_plastic_box_amac_introduces_the_slot_table_23672.asp) & [amac1960](http://www.amac1960.com/collections/slot-table/products/slot-table) The Slot Table sports a highly contemporary design that is also very practical on more than one level (pun intended). It is a simple [transparent box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag) that boasts a [convenient niche for added storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taarof-table). This recess allows the surface of the Slot Table to remain uncluttered. Clean and simple, it nevertheless adds a ton of character to living spaces. Designed by Eric Pfeiffer for AMAC Plastics, the Slot Table is the company's first venture into furniture production. An admirable design to start with, the Slot Table will definitely put them on the map. Made out of [acrylic material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel), it was inspired by classic M Series boxes. With an unexpected lightness, the Slot Table won't appear to take up too much room thanks to its see-through element. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Transparent Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating more transparent furniture pieces that offer stylish see-through storage. - **Contemporary Design:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in developing contemporary designs that are practical and offer convenient storage solutions. - **Minimalist Living Spaces:** Disruptive innovation can be explored in designing furniture that adds character to living spaces while keeping the surfaces uncluttered. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of transparent furniture by incorporating stylish see-through storage options in their designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can embrace the contemporary design trend and offer practical storage solutions that add character to living spaces. - **Plastics Manufacturing:** Plastic manufacturers have a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating transparent furniture using materials like acrylic that provide a lightweight and see-through element. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Book Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-coffee-table.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Asymmetrical Storage Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbred-side-table.md) - [Stylish Storage-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basso-side-table.md) - [Acrylic Multicolor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-side-tables.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Lucite Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md)