# Tridimensional Furniture Bases The Welded Table by Alain Gilles Exhibits an Industrial Elegance By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welded-table References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/04/18/industrial-elegance/) & [alaingilles](http://www.alaingilles.com/) The Welded Table is a stunning lesson in [minimalism and simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table). Based around the use of a limited amount of materials as well as a basic construction process, the design is nevertheless incredibly impactful. The Welded Table is not a piece of furniture that will get lost in the shadows. Instead, it makes as much of a statement as one with more pizzazz. Designed by Alain Gilles for Bonaldo, the Welded Table may look like a 'mock-up made out of foamboard,' as written on his website, but it is actually constructed out of much sturdier materials. The Welded Table comes with either a [wood or marble table top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-collection) supported on a [steel base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table), the tridimensional shape of which is achieved with a near-invisble weld. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% ## 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 - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for companies to create sleek and simple products that make a bold statement. - **Use of Limited Materials:** Potential for businesses to explore creative ways to utilize a restricted range of materials in their product designs. - **Industrial Elegance:** Chance for companies to blend industrial elements with elegance to create visually impactful furniture pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Innovative techniques like tridimensional furniture bases can revolutionize the way furniture is manufactured and designed. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate minimalist designs and industrial elements into their projects for a unique and stylish aesthetic. - **Materials Engineering:** Potential for materials engineers to develop stronger and more durable materials that can withstand minimalistic design constructions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Impactful Industrial Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-steel-side-table.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md) - [Bent Steel Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creu-coffee-table.md) - [Dynamic Strong Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-table.md) - [Skeletal Industrial Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landr-dining-and-conference-table.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisk.md) - [Minimalist Upcycled Aluminum Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-furniture.md) - [Industrial Strength Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intra-side-table.md) - [Stacked Wood Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-dining-table.md) - [Dynamic Structural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermass-and-alton.md)