# Earthy Tessellated Tabletops The Tessera Table is Not Solid, but Formed from a Timber Mosaic By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tessera-table References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52287/) & [artsy.net](http://artsy.net/artwork/marc-baroud-tessera-table) Whether it's a panel of wood, a slab of stone or a sheet of metal, people are accustomed to having one -- or no more than a few -- solid pieces of material to form the flat surface of their tables. The Tessera Table breaks this convention with a unique artisan design that combines an unexpected trio of materials. Marc Baroud's supportive structure is manufactured from crisscrossing copper brackets that form the four legs and an X-shaped horizontal configuration on top. This firm frame is stiff enough to hold a flimsier element above it, which is exactly the case here. A large cut of tanned brown leather is used as a sort of tablecloth with a mosaic of small walnut squares adhered to its upper side. This is simply draped over of the Tessera Table's structure to make an unusual but effective tabletop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-material Furniture:** Designers can explore new possibilities by combining unexpected materials in furniture making, such as copper brackets, leather and wood mosaics. - **Artisanal Table Design:** There is an opportunity to create unique and visually stunning tables by incorporating artisanal design techniques and techniques in table manufacturing. - **Non-solid Tabletops:** Table design can be re-imagined by exploring non-solid tabletop options that offer unique aesthetics as well as functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can experiment with new materials and designs to create unique pieces that stand out in a crowded market. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend towards artisanal, handcrafted furniture with multi-materials to create unique and personalized spaces for their clients. - **Artistic Furniture Design:** Artistic furniture designers can push the boundaries of traditional furniture design by experimenting with unconventional materials and techniques to make pieces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table.md) - [Marble Fragment Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miscellaneous-side-table.md) - [Terrazzo Side Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-side-table.md) - [Artful Stone Table Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-black.md) - [Raw Cast-Bronze Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corca-side-table.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md) - [Herringbone-Inspired Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herringbone-table.md) - [Optically-Designed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-coffee-tables.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md)