# Seemingly Traced Surfaces Trip Cartoon Coffee Table Looks Like It's Been Sketched into Your Home By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-cartoon-coffee-table References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/furnishings/trip-cartoon-coffee-table-by-seletti/) & [burkedecor](http://www.burkedecor.com/products/trip-cartoon-coffee-table-design-by-seletti) Of course, the Trip Cartoon Coffee Table is undisputedly a three-dimensional object; however, there's something very whimsical about Seletti's treatment of it that makes it appear 2D. The piece of furniture comprises a [circular tabletop and a tripod stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-collection), yet its sides have been accented in a way that nearly makes every element look flat. [Strokes of black paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) were applied to the edges of the various components, outlining the simplest geometries of the side table. Otherwise, the wood and MDF material have been completely whitewashed for a papery sort of appearance. With sufficient lighting in the room, the Trip Cartoon Coffee Table will hold few surface shadows, making all faces reflect a similar shade. Perfect for [playrooms and playful decorative schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table), this furnishing brings "fun" to "functional." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Furniture Design:** Opportunity for designers to create 3D objects with a 2D whimsical appearance, appealing to those looking for playful and unique furniture pieces. - **Minimalist Geometric Accents:** Opportunity for artists and craftsmen to incorporate simple strokes of paint to create visually interesting and minimalist designs on furniture and decor. - **Light-reflective Surfaces:** Opportunity for material developers to create furniture surfaces that minimize shadows and reflect light uniformly for a clean and streamlined aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore unique and playful designs that appeal to consumers looking for unconventional furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate whimsical furniture pieces as focal points in decorative schemes, adding a touch of fun and creativity to spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to tap into the demand for minimalist designs and light-reflective surfaces by offering furniture and decor items that are visually striking and functional. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Paper-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-coffee-table.md) - [Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryb-coffee-table.md) - [Cartoon Glove Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voila-coffee-table.md) - [Sculpture-Like Geometric Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skim-coffee-table.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Luxe Low-Slung Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attraction-coffee-table.md)