# Minimalist Woven Tables This Table Combines Woven Elements to Create a Unique Texture By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-table References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/woven-table-nendo/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/woven-table/?erelease) [Nendo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-andon-table) woven table challenges the notions of design by creating a surface that's both structured and textured. Lines can be woven into baskets or mesh to create a surface, but very rarely does the technique expand further into the design world. Nendo sought to experiment with the process, weaving intricate lines to create a patterned surface. The minimalist white table features a smooth surface that breaks into [woven lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures), creating an "ambiguous expression." The table appears as though its dissembling itself into lines. The unique table acts as a practical piece of home decor as well as a [unique art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tradition), appealing to lovers of one-of-a-kind luxury items. The hybrid of the table combines both fine art and design, inspiring a new form of interior design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Woven Texture Design:** Opportunity for businesses to explore the incorporation of woven textures in product and interior design, creating unique and visually appealing surfaces. - **Hybrid Art-design Fusion:** Potential for businesses to merge fine art and design to create innovative and distinctive pieces that blur the lines between functionality and artistic expression. - **Ambiguous Expression Aesthetic:** Emerging trend in design that embraces the beauty of ambiguity, offering businesses the chance to create products with visually intriguing and thought-provoking features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The furniture and home decor industry can tap into the appeal of minimalist woven tables, offering customers unique and eye-catching pieces for their interiors. - **Art and Design Galleries:** Art galleries and design spaces can leverage the hybrid nature of these woven tables to showcase and sell pieces that appeal to both art collectors and design enthusiasts. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to explore new weaving techniques and materials to create innovative surfaces that can be incorporated into various products, including furniture and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Lantern-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-andon-table.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisk.md) - [Japandi-Style Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloth-coffee-table.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md) - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md) - [Woven-Detailed Furniture Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-collection.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Sturdy Minimalist Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sturdy-minimalist-table.md)