# Webbed Metal Furniture The 'Table R' Collection by Il Hoon Roh Looks Like Mercury By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-r References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/08/07/table-r-collection-by-il-hoon-roh/) & [ilhoon](http://www.ilhoon.com/) As though made from mercury, the 'Table R' collection looks like it was fashioned from [melted metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection) and then hardened to retain its web-like design. A completely contemporary look, its holey surface does not seem to facilitate any practical uses. However, in some of the photographs, I saw a [simple glass top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-iced-table) placed on the tabletop, creating a more functional piece of furniture Designed by Il Hoon Roh, 'Table R' will be shown at the 100% Design Show in London later this year. Made in two versions, each were created out of both [fabric and metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection). For even more photos of this stunning table, visit the links provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Webbed Metal Furniture:** A trend towards furniture with web-like designs that create a modern and distinct look. - **Functional Art Pieces:** A trend towards creating furniture pieces that double as functional art, such as adding a glass top to the 'Table R' collection. - **Mixed Material Design:** A trend towards combining various materials, such as fabric and metal, to create unique and visually appealing furniture pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore the use of web-like designs and mixed materials to create innovative and modern pieces like the 'Table R' collection. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use webbed metal furniture pieces like the 'Table R' collection to create contemporary and visually impactful spaces. - **Art and Design Exhibitions:** Art and design exhibition organizers can showcase furniture pieces like the 'Table R' collection to draw attention and inspire innovation towards mixed material and web-like designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Modern Colorful Premium Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda.md) - [Tubular Metal Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-collection-1.md) - [Durable Designer Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r24-collection.md) - [Blurred Bold Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md)