# Metal-Infused Wood Tables The UUfie Tables Look Like Wood Grains but Have the Texture of Metal By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uufie-tables References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/10/02/studio-uffie-echo-tables-wood-grain-london-design-festival/) & [uufie](http://www.uufie.com/) The UUfie tables, designed by the Canadian studio of the same name, were created through a unique process that combines two distinct materials. Working with [liquid metals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table), the UUfie tables are sections of wood that have been infused with aluminum, copper, and brass while still maintaining the rich grain that comes with timber products. Similar to the process of ossification or fossilization, the UUfie tables take advantage of wood's porous structure. In the same way that the natural processes above involve the pores in wood or bone filling with stone, the UUfie tables fill wood pores with metals, leaving a [hard and durable table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-table) that still looks just like the [wood slabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table) that they are cast in. The tables are available in three sizes, making them suitable for almost any type of living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Metal-infused Wood Furniture:** Opportunity for creating innovative furniture pieces by combining metal and wood materials through a unique infusion process. - **Porous Material Infusion:** Application of filling porous structures with different materials, such as wood pores filled with metals, introduces potential for new product designs. - **Natural-looking Durable Materials:** Growing demand for durable materials that maintain the aesthetic appearance of natural elements like wood grain while offering added strength and longevity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create unique and visually striking pieces by incorporating metal-infused wood materials. - **Construction and Architecture:** Potential application of the porous material infusion process in architectural design, creating durable and visually appealing structures. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to offer metal-infused wood products that combine durability with natural aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Aquatic Lake Wood Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snhetta-intersection-table.md) - [Lake-Sourced Minimal Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intersection-table.md) - [Bright Blue Wood-Grain Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contourage.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Solid-Ash Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boia.md) - [Mycelium-Crafted Organic Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duk-series.md) - [Raw Cast-Bronze Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corca-side-table.md)