# Space-Soaring Tables TIE Fighter Table Has Been Imaginarily Repurposed After Intergalactic Wars By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-fighter-table References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/tie-fighter-table-is-inspired-by-galactic-empire-game/) & [chakworks](http://www.chakworks.com/) There is a story to accompany the TIE Fighter Table, and one that would be best told on a television screen with the text slowly disappearing into the endlessness of outer space. The maker of this piece of [futuristic furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table) was inspired by the Star Wars movies and their fascinating spaceships that took them between different planets at light speed. Igor Chak imagines that a twin ion engine (TIE) fighter has crashed down to the ground, and the designer thus decides to repurpose it for the domestic environment. The Galactic Empire star fighter is turned over so that its spoked sides can be used conveniently as the base and the top of the TIE Fighter Table. A [glass panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv) completes the surface for a compelling [sci-fi look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Furniture:** Embracing repurposed objects from popular culture can lead to innovative furniture designs. - **Sci-fi Inspired Home Decor:** Infusing science fiction elements into home decor can create unique and futuristic interior designs. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Products:** Creating products that tap into nostalgic pop culture references can attract fans and collectors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Exploring new ways to repurpose objects can revolutionize the furniture industry. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating sci-fi elements into home decor can open up a niche market for futuristic interior design products. - **Collectibles:** Capitalizing on the nostalgic pop culture trend can create opportunities in the collectibles industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-sailor.md) - [Aircraft Door Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-exit-door-table.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-works.md) - [Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-x-tempur-dream-chair.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md) - [Illusory Cracked Base Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-side-table.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d12-dining-table.md) - [Kinetic Artful Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30.md)