# Minimalist Melting Furniture The Tom Gottelier Paraffin Table is Appropiated for Hot Dishes By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-11-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-gottelier-paraffin References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/paraffin-table-by-tom-gottelier/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=Google) & [tomgottelier](http://tomgottelier.co.uk/?/2/project-paraffintable-1/) Many furniture surfaces can be ruined by hot plates and cups, which is why it’s necessary to use potholders and hotpdas; however, the Tom Gottelier Paraffin Table doesn’t need any kind protection. This table is especially designed to mold and adapt to [high temperature pots and dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table) because, as it name suggests, it’s made of paraffin wax. The UK designer created a piece that brings science and design together. By covering the surface with the bee-made material, Gottelier added a twist to the idea of heat and furniture. When hot plates are put on the surface, it melts right away, leaving an imprint on the table. The Tom Gottelier Paraffin Table is a fantastic concept because it uses [unconventional product-like wax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1) to create a fun home decor accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 18% | 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 - **Minimalist Furniture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials in furniture design to create minimalist and functional pieces. - **Heat-adaptive Surfaces:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop surfaces that can withstand high temperatures and adapt to the needs of hot dishes without the need for protective measures. - **Science-inspired Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine scientific principles and design aesthetics to create unique and engaging home decor accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate unconventional materials and adaptive surfaces into furniture manufacturing processes to meet the evolving needs of consumers. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the intersection of science and design to introduce innovative and visually appealing home decor products that offer functional benefits. - **Material Science:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Research and develop new materials, such as paraffin wax, for applications in furniture design and other industries where heat adaptation is necessary. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-light.md) - [Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Paper-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-coffee-table.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md)