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Tension Cord Tables

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Coffee Table Design is Held Together by Tension Using a Bungee Cord

— November 4, 2015 — Art & Design
This clever coffee table design is held together with nothing more than a simple bungee cord.

The 'Bareppa' coffee table by British design studio Henry Swanzy is quick to assemble and uses nothing more than tension to keep its parts together. The table itself is made up of only five different components, which include three English oak table legs, a round glass top and a bungee cord hub. To assemble the table, simply place the top face down and slide the wooden legs onto the glass using pre-cut slots. Afterwords, just slide the cords over the legs to keep everything in place.

Using nothing more than tension, the table is able to sturdily hold itself and create a unique piece of home furniture you can pack away or assemble in a matter of minutes.
Trend Themes
1. Bungee Cord Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing furniture that uses tension cords as a simple and efficient assembly method.
2. Quick Assembly Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating furniture with minimal components and easy assembly to meet the demand for convenient and time-saving home furnishings.
3. Minimalist Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing furniture designs that embrace simplicity and minimalism, appealing to consumers looking for functional yet aesthetically pleasing pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new materials and techniques to create innovative furniture designs that are easy to assemble and disassemble.
2. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating minimalist furniture and assembly techniques in interior design to create visually appealing spaces with functional and versatile furniture.
3. Home Improvement Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering a range of quick assembly furniture options that cater to busy customers seeking hassle-free home decor solutions.
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