# Flowing Orificed Furniture The Salcombe Table by John Lee has a Holy Feel By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-salcombe-table References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/05/09/the-salcombe-table-by-john-lee/) & [johnleefurniture](http://www.johnleefurniture.com/) Irish furniture designer John Lee is a fan of [furniture that flows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures). His newest design, The Salcombe Table, is full of intricate openings that allow the air to run smoothly through each empty space. Lee claims that the inspiration for the holes came from eroded sedimentary rock and the effects of erosion. As such, the table is designed with [natural-looking gaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table) that give the table an earthy feel. The Salcombe Table's surface was also sandblasted and textured to create a silky smooth plane with no risk of pesky splinters. If you are looking for a table with a [unique edge and effortless style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table), this design is for you. With holes like this, both you and your table will have plenty of room to breathe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flowing Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new designs that incorporate intricate openings and natural-looking gaps to create furniture with a unique edge and effortless style. - **Air Flow Optimization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop techniques or materials that enhance air circulation in furniture to create a more comfortable and breathable experience. - **Textured Surface Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with sandblasting and textured surfaces to create furniture that is silky smooth and splinter-free. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate flowing orificed designs into furniture to capture the attention of consumers seeking distinctive and visually appealing pieces. - **Interior Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer furniture with optimized air flow as a unique selling point to improve the comfort and well-being of customers. - **Woodworking and Carpentry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques or materials for texturing surfaces to provide a safer and more enjoyable experience for both craftsmen and end-users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Coastline-Inspired Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marea-low-table.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Striking Wood Furniture Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-furniture-design.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Nature-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roula-salamoun.md) - [Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortex-coffee-table.md)