The 'Mubic' table is a modular furniture solution for the modern home intended to help maximize the capabilities of inhabitants by highlighting a multifunctional design. The modular table functions as a coffee table on a daily basis, but can be expanded without the need to disassemble it to offer seating for two, four or six people as a dining table. The minimal design is deviated from slightly with the use of neon color on the frame, which helps to give it a touch of enhanced character.
The 'Mubic' table is the design work of Katalin Brigitta Csíki of Studio11 who spoke further on the piece saying, "Before designing this product, I did deep research about modular tables. There are a lot of them which can be transformed from one position to another, most of them by adding or removing pieces of the table. But I didn’t find anything like Mubic, which has 4 different positions, and you can transform it without any adding or disassembling. I also went to design fairs and events to ask the opinion of the visitors about this type of product for a clear and precise vision."
Modular Seating Coffee Tables
The 'Mubic' Table Transforms to Seat Up to Six People
Trend Themes
1. Modular Furniture Solution - The Mubic table highlights the potential for multifunctional furniture pieces which can transform from one position to another without the need to add or disassemble any pieces.
2. Maximizing Space - The Mubic table demonstrates a trend in furniture design that allows for increased seating and dining space within a small living area.
3. Minimal Design with Character - The use of neon colors on the frame of the Mubic table introduces a new trend towards colorful design as a means of enhancing simple, minimal furniture pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The Mubic table represents an opportunity for furniture designers to create more versatile and modular pieces that cater to the needs of modern living spaces.
2. Interior Design - The Mubic table highlights a trend in interior design towards functional pieces that are able to transform from one use to another with minimal effort.
3. Home Decor - The Mubic table shows a trend in home decor to move towards minimal, functional pieces that can be accentuated with the use of bright colors and unique designs.