Obstacles emerged out of a desire to make objects that are deliberate. We believe in conscious simplification, following a process of geometric reduction that allows the essential quality of each object to emerge.
The concepts behind our collections are grounded in daily life. We make furniture that can be lived with. Objects infused with a sense of comfort and stability.
We collaborate with a careful selection of Spanish fine woodworkers, maintaining close involvement with them throughout the design process. This partnership allows us to preserve their tradition, reinterpreting their knowledge to respond to a contemporary context.
We are committed to the longevity and sustainable lifecycle of our furniture. We work with oak that is FSC-certified, Grade A Quality European Oak, carefully selecting sections of the trunk with minimal knots and unique grain patterns. By creating a unique assembly system, we avoid the use of glue in the joineries of the furniture, allowing the wood to shift naturally over time without losing its stability. We work with natural pigments and finishes. We are conscious of each step of the design process, allowing us to produce products that are ethical and environmentally sound.
Carefully sanded and shaped, stained to age with grace.
Contemporary Dining Table 'Murakami' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Bedside Table 'Eileen' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Eileen' Bedside Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W. 60cm x L. 40cm x H. 44.5 cm W. 23.62 x L. 15.75 x H. 17.52 in ...
Oak, Wood
Contemporary Desk 'Ernest' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Ernest' Desk designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W. 240 x L. 80 x H. 74 cm W.94.49 x L.31.50 x H.29.13 in Wood finishes: Na...
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Cosmos' by Obstacles, Solid Oak and Ceramic
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Cosmos' Coffee Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: 200 W. x 32 H. x 100 L. cm 7.87 W x 1.26 H x 39.37 L. " Material: ...
Ceramic, Oak
Contemporary Dining Table 'Murakami' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Dining Table 'Murakami' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Dining Table 'Murakami' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Dining Table 'Murakami' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Wood, Oak
Cosmos Coffee Table by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Coffee table model Cosmos in transparent plexiglass with agate disks of different colors and with brass legs designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Superego editions was...
Agate, Brass
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 96 in
Contemporary Solid White Oak Dining or Conference Table
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dinners are our favorite. We love having them, hosting them, laughing around during them, cleaning up after them. This is what our dining table is and means to us. The solid white oak...
Wood, Oak
Capron Ceramic Oak Coffee Table Signed
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Capron Ceramic oak coffee table signed 1972 Measures: 118 L x 55.5 D x 35 H 900 Euros.
Ceramic, Wood
$6,341
H 29.53 in Dm 70.87 in
Bespoke Solid Aged French Natural Weatherd Oak Barrel Round Dining Table
By Rombouts Bespoke Oak Furniture
Located in Casteren, NB
Introducing our round barrel table, a stunning Modern Rustic dining table—an embodiment of craftsmanship and contemporary design, redefining the essence of circular dining tables for an unparalleled dining experience where everybody can see the guest's face. It features a centrally positioned circular wooden column or barrel, enhancing the ease of chair placement without any obstructive table legs. The design allows for ample legroom and facilitates comfortable seating around the table. With its robust yet elegant build, this round table seamlessly blends rustic allure with practicality. This remarkable table features a solid baked oak tabletop crafted from wide planks with beautiful grain patterns. The planks are planed flat on the underside and only sanded on the top, revealing the saw cut from the bandsaw and dark spots from the artificial drying process. As a result, the surface of the table has a slightly uneven or bumpy character. Brimming with small natural cracks and knots, the wood presents a charmingly rustic aesthetic. The wood has been lightly finished with a grayish tint, giving it a subtle weathered look. The protective matte lacquer finish makes the table comfortable to use without risking stains. With its distinct design and superior finish, the round-barrel dining table...
Steel
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: White oiled solid oak Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Please contact ...
Oak
$3,700 / item
H 16 in W 47 in D 24 in
Minimalist Solid Oak and Walnut James Coffee Table by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom coffee table is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. It features a modern rectangle waterfall design with a solid white oak body and a minimalis...
Oak, Hardwood
Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Oak - Brut by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. Designed by Aad B...
Oak, Walnut
$5,797 / set
H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 12.6 in
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of solid oak bedside tables circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of solid oak bedside tables circa 1960/1970, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 194...
Oak
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York City, NY
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel for Maison Internationale Paris, France, c. 1955. This elegant desk consists of a solid oak construction, dark for...
Metal
1880s French Oak Bedside Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French oak bedside table showcases the understated refinement of provincial craftsmanship, blending simple lines with the warm texture of aged wood. Its single door and up...
Oak
Solid Brown Oak Square Coffee Table by No Age Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid Brown Oak Square Coffee Table by No Age Studio Dimensions: D 127 x W 127 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Oak. No Age Studio - Handcrafted...
Oak
$8,500 / item
H 42 in W 48 in D 20 in
Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The choice of materials combine...
Wood, Oak