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Playful Jigsaw Tables

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The Puzzle-Table by Anders Guld Lengthens Piece by Piece

— October 12, 2012 — Art & Design
The Puzzle-Table by Anders Guld demonstrates a much more fun way to assemble a piece of furniture from multiple wood panels. The designer treated each segment like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle with tabs and notches that fit perfectly together end-to-end. It exposes a beautiful spectrum of three different shades of timber in maple, oak and walnut.

Formally speaking, the handmade eating surface takes an unconventional shape that tapers towards one edge. This makes it ideal as a breakfast table set up against a wall. This narrowing makes it a little bit less of an obstacle when you're moving about the room.

Great as a craft table, a desk or a kitchen table, Puzzle-Table by Anders Guld has an amusing aesthetic that's rare among the standard furnishings of a home.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Furniture - Creating furniture pieces that involve interactive elements, like the Puzzle-Table, can disrupt the traditional furniture industry and attract consumers looking for unique and playful designs.
2. Modular Design - Embracing modular design principles in furniture manufacturing allows for customization and flexibility, providing an opportunity for innovative companies to disrupt the market and cater to individual needs.
3. Multifunctional Pieces - Designing furniture with multiple purposes, such as the Puzzle-Table that can be used as a craft table, a desk, or a kitchen table, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to meet the versatile demands of consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Incorporating playful and interactive elements into furniture design can give companies a competitive edge and drive disruption in the furniture manufacturing industry.
2. Interior Design - The trend of interactive and modular furniture design presents an opportunity for interior design professionals to create unique and customizable living spaces that align with the preferences of their clients.
3. Home Decor Retail - Retailers in the home decor industry can tap into the trend of multifunctional furniture pieces to offer innovative and versatile products that cater to the evolving needs of consumers.
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