# Sliding Unit Table Designs Alessandro Isola Creates Space with 'The Cut' By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-designs References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/alessandro-isola-cut-kitchen-sliding-units-05-03-2014/) & [alessandroisola](http://www.alessandroisola.com/) In an attempt to shake up table designs, Alessandro Isola has created The Cut, which can be adjusted in a number of different ways. The design can slide out from a fixed position in the kitchen, then also [swivel in various directions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swivel). This design is beneficial for a number of different purposes. For anyone who has a smaller space, installing The Cut table by Alessandro Isola could save significant surface area, as the kitchen item could be tucked away after use. Moreover, for those who have guests over a decent amount, the [table is extendable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnolia-extendable-dining-table), and ideal for fitting large groups of people around during dinner. No matter what people end up using the table for, the bottom line is that it's extremely versatile and provides a great space-saving solution. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/alessandro-isola-cut-kitchen-sliding-units-05-03-2014/), [alessandroisola](http://www.alessandroisola.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adjustable Kitchen Tables:** Opportunity to disrupt the furniture industry with versatile, space-saving designs. - **Extendable Dinner Tables:** Opportunity to disrupt the dining industry with tables that easily fit large groups of people. - **Space-saving Furniture:** Opportunity to disrupt the interior design industry with furniture that meets the needs of small spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The Cut table by Alessandro Isola opens the door for furniture manufacturers to create more versatile and space-saving designs. - **Dining:** The Cut table by Alessandro Isola presents opportunities for restaurant and event space owners to provide large group dining solutions. - **Interior Design:** The Cut table by Alessandro Isola inspires a new wave of designing for small spaces and optimizing multifunctional furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Moveable Wave-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-table-concept.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Modular Rotating Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finding-turn-point.md) - [Modern Customizable Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-table-design.md) - [Reversable Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md)