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Serving Tray Dinner Tables

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Mooncake by +tongtong Turns Your Entire Table into a Plate

— July 11, 2013 — Art & Design
Mooncake by +tongtong is a table unlike any other. That may sound like a hyperbolic statement, but it's not. Mooncake is essentially a hybrid table and serving dish. The tabletop is made of serving trays which can be removed and re-slotted. There are three different trays that make up the table, with each one designed to serve a different course.

John Tong, the founder of +tongtong, imagines Mooncake being used at both restaurants and in homes. Integrating the serving tray into a tabletop would certainly save time when it comes to busing and table and serving food. However, some folks may be turned off by the lack of usable space. You can't exactly stack dishes out of the way when your entire tabletop is one dish.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Table - The integration of serving trays into a tabletop opens up possibilities for creating multifunctional furniture designs.
2. Modular Dining Experience - The ability to remove and re-slot serving trays on the table allows for customizable dining experiences and easy food service.
3. Space-saving Dining Solution - The combination of a tabletop and serving dish eliminates the need for separate platters, saving space in crowded dining areas.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Restaurants and hotels can benefit from the efficiency and elegance of the Mooncake table, providing a unique dining experience for their customers.
2. Interior Design - Designers and furniture manufacturers can explore the concept of integrating serving trays into tables, offering innovative and space-saving solutions for modern living spaces.
3. Event Planning - Event planners can incorporate Mooncake tables to enhance the food presentation and create interactive dining setups for special occasions and gatherings.
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