# Squeeze-On Table Legs The Tick Large Paper Clip Legs Slide On and Off of Tabletops By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tick-large References: [jakobschenk](https://www.jakobschenk.com/screen/product/tick-large) Tick Large is a set of metal table lets designed by Jakob Schenk. The German designer created the paper clip legs to form an easy-on, easy-off connection to the tabletop for [compact storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table). The versatile hardware can transform almost any surface into a unique table without screws or tools. The Tick Large system boasts a durable and [modular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1). To assemble the Tick [metal table legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table), users can slide them into place with little effort, creating a stable surface for writing or dining. In addition, tick enables creativity by allowing users to create furniture pieces from any material. Materials such as wooden panels, a cupboard door, or an old board are given a second life with flexible legs. Image Credit: Jakob Schenk ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** The Tick Large paper clip legs provide a modularity opportunity for furniture makers to design furniture with easy-on, easy-off legs. - **Sustainable Design:** Tick Large encourages eco-friendly practices and creative opportunities for repurposing old furniture and materials. - **Tool-less Assembly:** The no-screws, no-tools design in Tick Large highlights an opportunity for making assembly more user-friendly and efficient. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The modular and easy to assemble design of the Tick Large legs present an opportunity for furniture manufacturer's in creating a wide range of modular furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** With the flexibility offered by Tick Large legs, interior designers have the opportunity to design decor and furniture that match unique and varied tastes. - **Sustainability and Environmental Services:** Tick Large's sustainable design highlighting repurposing of old furniture, presents opportunities for businesses in sustainability and environmental services to create eco-friendly solutions with versatile furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clippable Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clippable-furniture.md) - [Hardware-Free Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-table.md) - [Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod.md) - [Playful Accent Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table.md) - [Sleek Metallic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scissor-side-table.md) - [Adjustable Laptop Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosi.md) - [Anniversary Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiptoe-10-years.md) - [Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncomfortable-table.md) - [Space-Conscious Cafe Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-cafe-table.md)