# Cube-Covered Escritoires The Squares Desk Displays Unusual Accents of Rough Cuts of Stone By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squares-desk References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/new-work-olivier-dolle/) & [olivier-dolle](http://www.olivier-dolle.com/pages/work-detail.aspx?id=93) There is a spec of functionality to be found in the eccentric surface treatment of the Squares Desk; however, for the most part, the application of its more curious components is for the purpose of a wacky aesthetic. This [contemporary writing table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-desk) is made of [solid Amarello wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio) from Brazil, as well as smokey oak. These assemble to form quite a standard-looking piece of furniture. A deep dark finish and a luxurious leather writing pad make the workstation rather refined and beautiful, but obviously there is more to it than that. Many [small cubes of porous marble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table) have been applied to the sides, the legs, the top and the drawers (as knobs) of Olivier Dolle's Squares Desk. These produce a pixelated effect that references the old style of Art Deco and more recent Deconstructivism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pixelated Aesthetics:** The use of small cubes of porous marble to create a pixelated effect in furniture design presents opportunities for creating visually striking and unique pieces. - **Art Deco Revival:** Referencing the old style of Art Deco in furniture design opens up opportunities to infuse retro aesthetics with modern functionality. - **Deconstructivist Influences:** Incorporating elements of Deconstructivism into furniture design allows for the creation of unconventional and abstract pieces that challenge traditional norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The use of unconventional surface treatments like small cubes of porous marble can disrupt the traditional furniture manufacturing industry by offering unique and visually appealing designs. - **Interior Design:** The incorporation of pixelated aesthetics inspired by Art Deco and Deconstructivism in furniture design provides interior designers with new opportunities to create visually striking and eclectic spaces. - **Luxury Home Decor:** Integrating luxurious materials like Amarello wood and smokey oak with unique design elements like pixelated surfaces can disrupt the luxury home decor industry by offering high-end products with unexpected and artistic details. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Minimalist Modular Creative Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-desk.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Paired Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diag-desk.md) - [Multifunctional Solid Wood Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood-classic-solid-wood-desk.md) - [Charming Timber Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adudu-desk.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Friendly Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-desk.md) - [Sleek Storage-Packed Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesix-desk.md)