Great tables are hard to come by. Finding something original that you haven’t seen in every design magazine isn’t easy. That’s why I was excited to uncover some interesting choices at Nienkamper. Take a look:
The Arabesque combines contemporary design with a romantic touch. It’s officially a conference table, but I thought it would be perfect as a dining table – paired with some interesting chairs. Designed by Mouna and Silvio Russo.
Here it is as a coffee table or side table. The bases are available with a bronze or silver powder coat finish. The pattern and finish really warms up the modern shapes.
A few years ago, I interviewed Klaus and Beatrix Nienkamper for a piece in the National Post. They had one of these tables in their living room. It’s a timeless design that Klaus commissioned for Nienkamper with the idea of using minimal materials and glass. Designed by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, Toronto designers who have made a name for themselves internationally — it comes in two shapes – square and triangle. The bases are brushed stainless steel, the legs and stretches are seamlessly welded together to form one integrated piece. The 1/4 ” thick glass top is available in 3 finishes, clear, frosted and blue (my favourite).
This piece makes me smile. Designed by the same team that came up with the Arabesque table (Mouna and Silvio Russo) – the Zoo desk is pure fun. It’s made from interlocking plywood forms with laminate and comes in bold primary colours. You can choose a bison, an elephant, a reindeer, or even giant pieces of cheese. The stackable stools are equally charming. This design won the 2010 IIDEX/NeoCon Bronze award.
I’m also fond of the Trix Table and the Buddy Table. Check them all out here.
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