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# Conveniently Thin Tucking Tables
This Space-Saving Table Conveniently Accompanies Your Sofas

By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-20 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-table
References: [brookstone](http://www.brookstone.com/tuc-away-folding-end-table?flag=search&question=tuc=awaytable&_requestid=251983)

The Tuc-Away by Mullner LLC is a [space-saving table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-furniture1) designed to [fold into](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table) an incredible thickness. When folded, the table is about the thickness of a textbook. This tucking feature makes the Tuc-Away ideal for smaller apartment units.

With its one-sided design and perpendicularly angled shape, the Tuc-Away is meant to attach to the side of sofas or other furniture. It can serve as a [side table, bedside table, end table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turno) or even a front table. It is versatile in purpose, easily accompanying couches, chairs and beds. Made with spring bar slides, the Tuc-Away's table top folds to close shut. This allows for easy and space-efficient storing. It will even fit underneath your couch or bed, due to its sleek design.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Space-saving Furniture:** There is an opportunity to create innovative furniture designs that can maximize space in smaller living units.
- **Versatile Folding Tables:** Designing folding tables that can serve multiple purposes and easily fold into a compact size presents a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- **Slim Profile Furniture:** Creating furniture with a slim profile that can fit seamlessly in tight spaces opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore incorporating folding and space-saving features into their product lines to cater to the needs of customers living in smaller spaces.
- **Interior Design:** Interior designers can embrace the trend of space-saving furniture and offer creative solutions for maximizing functionality in compact living spaces.
- **Real Estate Development:** Developers can consider the demand for compact and versatile furniture when designing floor plans for smaller apartment units or compact homes.

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