# Planar Podium Tables Tablefields by Frederik Roije Serves Up Three Surfaces for Added Depth By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablefields-by-frederik-roije References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/furniture/tablefields/) & [roije](http://roije.com/) The defining feature of a table is the raised flat plane on which items can be placed. Tablefields by Frederik Roije is an exploration of this form with a lighthearted extrapolation. Instead of elevating a single panel upon four legs, this piece presents its user with three smaller surfaces for segregating various items. One sheet of [powder-coated metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-collection) has been folded into a cascading [three-tier table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table) that appears to have been formed from a trio of completely separate panels fastened together. Three legs below the uneven tabletop hold the surface up to a convenient height, making it perfect for placement as a [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-table) before a couch. Tablefields by Frederik Roije can be treated like different trays for arranging drinks, reading materials and decorations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Multi-tiered Tables:** Designing tables with multiple layers or surfaces for enhanced functionality and organization. - **Segmented Surfaces:** Creating tables with separate sections or compartments to allow for easy segregation and organization of items. - **Folded Metal Furniture:** Incorporating folded metal sheets to create unique and visually appealing furniture designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Exploring new ways to innovate and reimagine the functionality and aesthetics of furniture, such as multi-tiered tables. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating segmented surfaces in decor to add functionality and organization to living spaces. - **Metalworking:** Utilizing folded metal sheets to create innovative and modern furniture designs like the Tablefields by Frederik Roije. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Meeting Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planar-table.md) - [Metal Sheet Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Wall-Mounted Two-Legged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instable-side-table.md) - [Stacked Wood Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-dining-table.md) - [Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryb-coffee-table.md) - [Multilevel Minimalist Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-table.md)