# Stone-Centered Tables The Trees & Rocks Table Unites Two Natural Materials in a Modern Fashion By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trees-rocks-table References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/furniture/trees-rocks/) & [martinazua](http://www.martinazua.com/product/trees-rocks/) It isn't uncommon for timber and stone to be used together in a modern piece of furniture; however, you won't before have seen this combination executed like it has been in the Trees & Rocks Table. It's not as if the different materials make up separate whole components; rather, the designer integrated one intimately into another. The [contemporary dining table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table) has been made predominantly in a [beautiful wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barricane-tables), forming the four legs, the branching frame and the tabletop. Interestingly, you'll see that Martín Azúa has excised two circular sections of the eating surface and replaced them with [smooth white marble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morten-georgsen) that lies flush. This feature makes the Trees & Rocks Table look distinctive, but it also contributes functionally as a pair of built-in trivets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Material Fusion:** Designers can explore ways to intelligently merge natural materials in unexpected ways, creating unique and functional furniture that stands out in the market. - **Multi-functional Design:** Designers can seek opportunities to incorporate diverse functions into furniture pieces, such as built-in trivets or hidden storage compartments, making them both stylish and practical. - **Organic Style:** Developing furniture with rustic and raw designs offers consumers a sense of connection with nature and an atmosphere of authenticity. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers and designers can integrate unexpected and unique combinations of natural materials in their products, setting them apart in a competitive industry. - **Home Goods Retail:** Retailers offering home goods can attract customers and gain an edge over their competitors by stocking natural and multi-functional furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate the trend of Stone-Centered Tables into their designs for clients, using them to create focal points in living spaces and delivering a unique, organic style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Stone Table Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-black.md) - [Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table.md) - [Chic Stone Fragment Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrivo-for-miniforms-pinto.md) - [Marble Fragment Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miscellaneous-side-table.md) - [Rustic Recycled Wood Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primitive-structures-table-design.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Italian Material-Highlighting Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ria-coffee.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Juxtaposing Material Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compression-dining-table.md)