# Minimal Modular Tables Christopher Gentner Designs the Minimalist T Table Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-table-collection References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/t-table-collection-christopher-gentner/) & [gentnerdesign.myshopify](https://gentnerdesign.myshopify.com/) Christopher Gentner, a designer based out of Chicago recently revealed his 'T Table collection.' It is a line of [minimal furnishing tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table) inspired by Gentner's alternative talents -- metalsmithing. The designer recalls his metalsmithing apprenticeship from both sculptors and jewelers when crafting the T Table pieces. The skill exudes through the tables' sculptural aesthetic and detailed craftmanship. The tables are crafted from a [dark stainless steel material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table) and [made in two different sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-collection). This is done to maximize their functionality to adapt to whatever the user needs. The T Table series is made to be altered and used in three ways, so it may vary in height, and can even be placed together for a new silhouette. Additionally, the pieces are all made in Chicago and are available separately or can be bought as a collective set. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 9% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimal Furnishings:** There is an opportunity to create a line of minimalistic and modular furnishings that are versatile and customizable. - **Metalsmithing-inspired Designs:** Designers can create furnishing pieces inspired by metalsmithing, resulting in sculptural and detailed pieces. - **Customizable Silhouettes:** There is potential to create furnishing pieces that can be altered to fit users' preferences and needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Creating furniture pieces that are adaptable and customizable. - **Design:** Innovative and creative designs inspired by unconventional art forms and techniques. - **Manufacturing:** Crafting and manufacturing items with a focus on quality and detail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Monolithic Table Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taula-table-collection.md) - [Versatile Travertine-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morten-georgsen.md) - [Impactful Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-steel-side-table.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-side-table.md) - [Playful Curiosity Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tottolo.md) - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md) - [Slender Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table.md) - [Minimal Rounded Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tres-collection.md)