# Protruded Punctured Furniture The Sweep Table by Lucas Martin Has Functional Holes By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweep-table-by-lucas-martin References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/11/03/sweep-table-by-lucas-martin.php) & [lucasallanmartin](http://www.lucasallanmartin.com/) The Sweep Table by Lucas Martin breaks all boundaries, and the designer presents a table that has holes on its surface that provide additional functions. This four-legged furniture is inspired by Japanese rock gardens, which explains the use of glass vessels protruding from the wooden piece. Martin is a dedicated designer who blends everyday life with functional objects. The creator explains, "A culmination of three elemental materials, the Sweep table embodies the harmony that exists between beauty and strength." This white oak board combines metal, wood and glass, which are completely different elements to produce an object that is aesthetically beautiful. Additionally, the glasses can function as containers. The Sweep Table by Lucas Martin sports an organic shape because of its [curvy legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod) that bring together oriental influence with modern style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Designing furniture with additional functions beyond their primary purpose, such as glass vessels protruding from a table, can create new opportunities in the furniture industry to appeal to consumers who value practicality and aesthetics. - **Mixed Materials:** Combining contrasting materials, such as metal, wood, and glass, in furniture design can create unique and visually appealing pieces that offer both practical and aesthetic value. - **Organic Shapes:** Incorporating organic and curvy shapes in furniture design can create a modern and oriental fusion that appeals to consumers looking for unique and aesthetically pleasing pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore the use of multifunctional designs, mixed materials, and organic shapes to create new product lines and appeal to consumers who value practicality and aesthetics. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating multifunctional furniture with mixed materials and organic shapes in interior design can create unique and visually appealing spaces that offer both practical and aesthetic value. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the use of multifunctional furniture with mixed materials and organic shapes to create trendy and innovative home decor products that appeal to consumers looking for unique and aesthetically pleasing pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Japandi-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloth-coffee-table.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shell-table.md)