# Cork-Made Occasional Tables Studio TK Joins Modus on the Modus Art, Arne, and Abe Tables By Amy Duong | Published 2025-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk References: [studiotk](https://www.studiotk.com/products/modus-art-arne-abe)  Studio TK works in collaboration with British company Modus on the [Modus Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect), Arne, and Abe [occasional tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table). Each one is made entirely from [recycled cork materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reup) for a sustainable build. It was created by Michael Sodeau, who was looking to explore more on the natural material when he was working on a resort in Portugal. He was surprised by its natural properties and soon found that it would be able to be implemented in a way that enhances workplace settings. He notes, “Cork isn’t commonly used in contract office furniture. I embraced its bulkier nature by creating products that celebrate roundness.” Cork itself is renewable and harvested from the Mediterranean cork oak tree in a way that does not cause harm. Image Credit: Studio TK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 45% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** Recycled cork is being utilized in new ways to create eco-friendly furniture that marries sustainability with modern aesthetics. - **Natural Material Innovation:** Exploration of under-utilized natural materials like cork is leading to unique design solutions that push the boundaries of traditional furniture construction. - **Circular Economy Practices:** The integration of recycled materials in product design showcases the growing adoption of circular economy principles in the furniture industry. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture Industry:** Cork's introduction into the design of contract office furniture presents new opportunities for environmentally conscious workspace solutions. - **Sustainable Interior Design:** Recycled cork usage in occasional tables highlights the expanding pursuit of sustainability within interior design practices. - **Eco-friendly Materials Production:** The demand for alternative materials like recycled cork is fostering innovation in material sourcing and production processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Grainy Cork Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collection-2.md) - [Wooden Cork Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-collection.md) - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Sustainable Cork Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mono-editions.md) - [Cork Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-seating.md) - [Stackable Cork-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md)