# Asymmetrically-Lined Furniture The Traces Tables by Uto Balmoral is Subtly Colorful By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traces-tables References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/traces-tables-by-uto-balmoral-for-officinanove/) & [utolatestworks.tumblr](http://utolatestworks.tumblr.com/) The Traces Tables collection revolves around the slices of color present in each piece. An overall minimalist and modern line of furniture, the tables all boast a [hint of vibrancy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonder-collection), which adds character and a dynamic touch to the otherwise basic designs. It is this surprising accent that will have people doing a double take when admiring the clean lines and subtle aesthetic of the Traces Tables. Created by Italian designer Uto Balmoral for manufacturer Officinanove, the Traces Tables have [beautiful wooden surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidone) supported on hand-milled steel legs. It is the legs that add the asymmetrical design element to the tabletops. Continuing beyond the perimeter set by the Traces Tables' surfaces, the legs bring a [geometric aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table) to them. Sleek and slim, the Traces Tables are great for many existing decors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 35% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Subtle Colorful Accents:** There is an opportunity to add subtle but surprising accents of color to modern furniture designs. - **Asymmetrical Design Elements:** Designers can explore adding asymmetrical design elements to tabletops to create dynamic touches to minimalist furniture designs. - **Mixing Different Materials:** Furniture manufacturers can experiment with mixing materials to create unique pieces that blend classic materials like wood and steel with pops of color. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Designers can innovate by adding asymmetrical design elements, subtle and surprising accents of color to modern furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore using furniture with asymmetrical design elements and subtle colorful accents to add dynamic touches to minimalist contemporary decor. - **Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore different materials to create unique pieces that blend classic materials like wood and steel with pops of color. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Elegant Tonal Table Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silos-collection.md) - [Portable Tray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taso-tray-table.md) - [Asymmetrical Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mura-side-table.md) - [Acrylic Multicolor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-side-tables.md) - [Minimal Rounded Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tres-collection.md) - [Impactful Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-steel-side-table.md) - [Modern Customizable Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-table-design.md) - [Geometric Table Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-collection.md)