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Nendo Tables

Japanese

Some pieces of contemporary furniture try to command attention with statement-making forms, while others aim to seduce with pared-down, meticulously detailed perfection. Nendo is remarkable in its ability to blend these two seemingly disparate qualities in objects that are simultaneously provocative and beautiful in their simplicity. And this ability has made the Tokyo- and Milan-based studio one of the most sought-after design firms of the moment.

Nendo is best known for its expansive portfolio of furniture and accessories designed for such luxury makers as Baccarat, Bisazza, Boffi, Cappellini, De Padova, Emeco, FLOS, Foscarini, Fritz Hansen, Kartell, Lasvit, Louis Poulsen, Moroso and Swarovski, as well as for the one-off and limited-edition pieces presented by galleries like New York’s Friedman Benda. But its range is much broader.

Nendo’s full oeuvre runs the gamut from product packaging for such brands as Coca-Cola and Kenzo to large-scale urban-planning and architecture projects, including Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun, which populated the space in front of a Japanese rail terminal with a series of conical pavilions, turning it into a sort of urban playground for people of all ages.

Whatever the undertaking, the studio’s approach remains the same: embodying lighthearted insights into the human experience in minimalist forms and details. Nendo’s Gaku collection, for the legendary lighting company FLOS, for instance, is based on a simple cup-shaped lamp in a square frame, which can be personalized and changed over time by adding magnetic accessories, including a bookend, mirror, vase and bowl, making it almost as playful as a grown-up dollhouse.

The now iconic Cabbage chair, Nendo’s most recognizable design, offers a whimsical way to deal with trash from the fashion industry. A fat roll of discarded paper used in the production of Issey Miyake’s pleated fabric is simply cut down the middle and its individual layers peeled open to create a seat.

It wasn’t always evident that chief designer and Nendo cofounder Oki Sato would spend his life finding subtle surprises in tables, floor lamps and chairs. He was born in Toronto, where his father worked for Pioneer Electronics, and moved with his family to Tokyo when he was 11. He studied architecture at Waseda University but found the program a little too narrow and rigid for his liking.

After graduating, in 2002, he traveled with friends to the Salone del Mobile in Milan and stumbled into the biggest aha moment of his life: He realized that architects could do more than design buildings — they could also design furniture, lighting and other objects. And the architects at the fair appeared to be enjoying plenty of creative freedom while doing so.

Upon returning to Tokyo, he founded Nendo, whose name means “flexible clay” in Japanese, with his classmate Akihiro Ito, the firm’s managing director. In 2005, they established a second office, in Milan. Within a few years, Nendo had become an omnipresent name at the fair that had inspired them.

Nendo’s wares have been acquired by such institutions as New York’s Museum of Modern Art and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum; London’s Victoria and Albert; and Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs and Centre Pompidou.

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Creator: Nendo
Desalto SOFTER THAN STEEL Side Table By Nendo
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Desalto SOFTER THAN STEEL Medium Side Table By Nendo
By Nendo, Desalto
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Desalto SOFTER THAN STEEL Large Side Table By Nendo
By Nendo, Desalto
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MELT COFFEE TABLE by Nendo for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Melt is a collaboration with Japanese design studio, nendo, inspired by the flexibility of molten glass and the force of gravity. The creation of Melt was a unique and complex production. After watching the craftsmen working in WonderGlass’s workshops, Oki Sato from nendo intended to let the material guide the design process. As a result, a method of laying hot glass sheets over steel shapes and suspending them between steel bars was developed, allowing the material’s natural drape to reveal its form. Melt Edition includes Melt Armchair, Melt Bench, Melt Stool, Melt Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Nendo Tables

Materials

Glass

La Manufacture-Paris Trio Table Designed by Nendo
By Nendo
Located in New York, NY
At first sight, Trio is a side table that consists of three transparent bowls overlapping one another. The opening of each bowl is covered with either a glass, metal or wood top. Th...
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2010s Italian Nendo Tables

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Metal

Alias Okome 005 Grey Upholstered Seat with Backrest and Table by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Okome 005 Grey Upholstered Seat with Backrest and Table by Nendo Seat composition with seat and backrest with removable cover in eco-leather Serge...
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Upholstery

MELT DINING TABLE by Nendo for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Melt is a collaboration with Japanese design studio, nendo, inspired by the flexibility of molten glass and the force of gravity. The creation of Melt was a unique and complex production. After watching the craftsmen working in WonderGlass’s workshops, Oki Sato from nendo intended to let the material guide the design process. As a result, a method of laying hot glass sheets over steel shapes and suspending them between steel bars was developed, allowing the material’s natural drape to reveal its form. Melt Edition includes Melt Armchair, Melt Bench, Melt Stool, Melt Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Nendo Tables

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Glass

Shiro Kuramata style Architectural "Watercolour 02" table by nendo Japan
By Nendo
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nendo painted steel table from watercolour series. Provenance: Phillips Design: Online Auction 26 July - 2 August 2023 About nendo: With offices in Tokyo and Milan, Nendo is a de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Nendo Tables

Materials

Steel

La Manufacture-Paris Trio Table Designed by Nendo in Stock
By Nendo
Located in New York, NY
At first sight, Trio is a side table that consists of three transparent bowls overlapping one another. The opening of each bowl is covered with either a glass, metal or wood top. The shape of the bowl is suggested by a single curved line — seemingly a spectacular feat of balance, yet the result is surprisingly stable, with each shape secured to the others in two different points. This single-leg structure supports several table tops, contrasting with more traditional table designs. TRIO by Nendo Coffee table...
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2010s Italian Nendo Tables

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Metal

Slide Table (Short) by Nendo
By Nendo
Located in Doral, FL
Slide Table (Tall) by Nendo for Glas Italia 2015 / 2016 Bonded black glass with white interior, extra-clear glass top with hollow body
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2010s Italian Nendo Tables

Materials

Glass

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Dining Table in Beech with Glass Top
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contempor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Nendo Tables

Materials

Wood

Gervasoni Kasane 33 Table by Nendo
By Gervasoni, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Nendo Tables

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Foam

Gervasoni Kasane 33 Table by Nendo
Gervasoni Kasane 33 Table by Nendo
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Gervasoni Kasane 36 Table by Nendo
By Gervasoni, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Nendo Tables

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Foam

Gervasoni Kasane 36 Table by Nendo
Gervasoni Kasane 36 Table by Nendo
$5,257 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Gervasoni Kasane 35 Table by Nendo
By Gervasoni, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Nendo Tables

Materials

Foam

Gervasoni Kasane 35 Table by Nendo
Gervasoni Kasane 35 Table by Nendo
$5,054 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Slide Table (Tall) by Nendo
By Nendo
Located in Doral, FL
Slide Table (Tall) by Nendo for Glas Italia 2015 / 2016 Bonded black glass with white interior, extra-clear glass top with hollow body
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2010s Italian Nendo Tables

Materials

Glass

La Manufacture-Paris Trio Table Designed by Nendo
By Nendo
Located in New York, NY
At first sight, Trio is a side table that consists of three transparent bowls overlapping one another. The opening of each bowl is covered with either a glass, metal or wood top. Th...
Category

2010s Italian Nendo Tables

Materials

Metal

La Manufacture-Paris Trio Table Designed by Nendo
By Nendo
Located in New York, NY
At first sight, Trio is a side table that consists of three transparent bowls overlapping one another. The opening of each bowl is covered with either a glass, metal or wood top. Th...
Category

2010s Italian Nendo Tables

Materials

Metal

La Manufacture-Paris Trio Table Designed by Nendo in Stock
By Nendo
Located in New York, NY
At first sight, Trio is a side table that consists of three transparent bowls overlapping one another. The opening of each bowl is covered with either a glass, metal or wood top. The shape of the bowl is suggested by a single curved line — seemingly a spectacular feat of balance, yet the result is surprisingly stable, with each shape secured to the others in two different points. This single-leg structure supports several table tops, contrasting with more traditional table designs. TRIO by Nendo Coffee table...
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2010s Italian Nendo Tables

Materials

Metal

La Manufacture-Paris Creek Table Designed by Nendo
By Nendo
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Italian Nendo Tables

Materials

Metal

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Nendo tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Nendo tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Nendo tables, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Nendo were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Sam Hecht + Kim Colin, Sir Norman Foster, and Jasper Morrison. Prices for Nendo tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $840 and can go as high as $16,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,545.

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