# Hardheaded Furniture The Stubborn Dining Table Must Become a Part of Your Living Space By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stubborn-dining-table References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/10/15/stubborn-dining-table-by-kooyong-design/) & [kooyongdesign](http://www.kooyongdesign.com/stubborn.html) As an incredibly…persevering…individual, it’s important that I surround myself with equally…steadfast…furniture; Kooyong Design’s Stubborn Dining Table would be an ideal addition to my living space. Fine, I admit it, I can be unreasonable at times. Some may call it stubbornness, I say I just know how I like things to be done. And right now, I know that this is what should be in my dining room! Made from [solid wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-furniture-design), the Stubborn Dining Table, according to the Irish design firm, has “a [clean design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barricane-tables) to allow for a relaxed eating experience.” So, really, I’m not being so much stubborn as practical--right? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Persevering Furniture:** Designing furniture that is durable and can withstand everyday wear and tear. - **Steadfast Design:** Creating furniture with minimalist designs that promote relaxation and comfort. - **Practical Dining Experience:** Designing dining tables that prioritize functionality and ease of use. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can focus on creating durable and long-lasting furniture pieces for consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate minimalist and functional furniture designs into their projects. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can benefit from practical dining tables that enhance the overall dining experience for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Strength Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intra-side-table.md) - [Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table.md) - [Sturdy Minimalist Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sturdy-minimalist-table.md) - [Skeletal Industrial Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landr-dining-and-conference-table.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Wooden Table-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidone.md) - [Elegantly Crafted Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyhole-collection.md) - [Modern Customizable Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-table-design.md) - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md)