# Unified Construction Tables The Ter Table is Made from Nine Pieces of Separable Wood By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-10-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ter-table References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/10/08/impossible-joint/) & [christianferrara.ch](http://www.christianferrara.ch/Ter) Inspired by the construction of Japanese wood assembly, the Ter [table and stool set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) is constructed without the use of any glue, nails or screws. Made from nine components of wood pieces that are intricately pieced together and held together by the weight and pressure of the flat top plate, the design by Christian Ferrara intersects the lines between [traditional handicraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection) and modern technology. When the Ter table and stool is pieced together, the result is a rigid and sturdy construction; a design that has existed for thousands of years in Asia and still widely used together in the construction industry. Each piece of the table and stool can be dismantled and taken apart for [flat packing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1). The top plate is, according to Ferrara, fairly heavy but exudes a lightweight appearance due to the bevel that is placed on its corners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Wood Assembly:** The Ter table showcases the potential for constructing furniture without the need for glue, nails, or screws, opening possibilities for sustainable and eco-friendly wood assembly methods. - **Traditional-modern Fusion:** The design of the Ter table combines the ancient technique of Japanese wood assembly with modern aesthetics, illustrating the potential for merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. - **Flat-pack Furniture:** The dismantlable and flat-packable nature of the Ter table and stool offers convenience and ease of transportation, tapping into the growing market for portable and space-efficient furniture solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design and Manufacturing:** The Ter table presents an opportunity for furniture designers and manufacturers to explore new techniques and materials that eliminate the need for traditional methods of joinery. - **Construction and Architecture:** The use of Japanese wood assembly in the Ter table highlights a disruptive innovation in the construction industry, paving the way for more sustainable and efficient building methods. - **Sustainability and Eco-friendly Products:** By showcasing a furniture piece that doesn't rely on glue, nails, or screws, the Ter table appeals to the growing consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hardware-Free Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-table.md) - [Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Interlocking Puzzle-Like Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-table.md) - [Terrazzo Side Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-side-table.md) - [Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-side-table.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Self-Assembly Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bndner-side-table.md) - [Slender Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table.md)