# Shark-Like Furnishings The Stingray Coffee Table Combines Nature and Sculpture By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stingray-coffee-table References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/12/28/stingray-coffee-table-by-stephan-veit/) & [stephanveit](http://www.stephanveit.com/noflash.htm) As its name suggests, the Stingray Coffee Table was inspired by the stingray (a marine fish related to sharks) and its undulating, curvy lines makes a convincing case. Designed by Stephan Veit for the German manufacturer Draenert, the Stingray Coffee Table offers an interesting combination of sculpture and function. Its flowing angles create unique shadows and according to the manufacturer, the wavy base “reflects the harmonic swinging ‘pectoral fins’ and gives the table a special dynamic and lightness.” The glass top also acts like floating clear water over the ‘stingray.’ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Nature-inspired Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating furniture designs that take inspiration from natural forms and replicate their unique features. - **Sculpture-function Combos:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in creating furniture pieces that blend artistic sculpture with functional elements. - **Dynamic and Lightweight Design:** Innovations that explore materials and designs which provide a sense of dynamism and lightness in furniture can disrupt the industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Innovators in the furniture manufacturing industry can explore new designs and materials inspired by nature and sculpture to create unique and captivating pieces. - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can explore the fusion of functionality with their artistic creations, expanding the possibilities of their work into the realm of furniture design. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate nature-inspired and sculptural furniture designs into their projects, creating visually stunning and functional spaces for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Sculpture-Like Geometric Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skim-coffee-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Coastline-Inspired Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marea-low-table.md) - [Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shell-table.md) - [Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortex-coffee-table.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-table.md)