# MacGyver Furniture Fixers The 'Wonkey' Key Cures Your Wobbly Table Woes By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wonkey References: [lazyboneuk](http://www.lazyboneuk.com/products/Wonkey.html) Wobbly tables have met their match in the form of the Wonkey. This awesome little rubber stopper instantly remedies your [shaky table troubles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-storklinta). The Wonkey may sound lame, but you know it is cool. Shakey tables are all too common, and using napkins, coasters or books to steady a [short leg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turno) just isn't practical. The Wonkey steadies tables in a second and makes you look like a hero at the same time. Chicks dig heroes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Table Stabilization Solutions:** The Wonkey is a disruptive innovation that addresses the common problem of wobbly tables, providing a simple and practical solution. - **Rubber Stopper Innovations:** The Wonkey demonstrates the potential for innovative rubber stoppers to be used in various applications beyond table stabilization. - **Convenience-enhancing Accessories:** The success of the Wonkey reveals a growing market for accessories that provide quick and easy solutions to common everyday problems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Industry:** The Wonkey presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to enhance their product offerings by incorporating built-in table stabilizers. - **Home Improvement Retail:** With the demand for table stabilization solutions on the rise, home improvement retailers can capitalize on selling products like the Wonkey to DIY enthusiasts and homeowners. - **Bartending and Hospitality:** Restaurants and bars can benefit from using the Wonkey as a cost-effective and hassle-free solution to keep tables stable and provide a better customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Compact Worktables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidekick-work-bench.md) - [Aftermarket Desk Accessory Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waakwagon-column.md) - [Playful Accent Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table.md) - [Hardware-Free Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-table.md) - [Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table.md) - [Illusory Cracked Base Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-side-table.md) - [Moveable Wave-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-table-concept.md) - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md)