Somaschini Center Tables

MATERIALITY series represents the thinnest line between design and sculpture. TECHNICAL DATA: Each piece is entirely made by hand by Eduard Locota himself, from acrylic glass & cold cast bronze. Each artwork is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity signed and dated by the artist. Made to order; build process takes 4-6 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (colors can be customized upon request). Every object has his own persona and is entirely made by hand using similar techniques used in metal casting. We have literally endless color combinations, and each color accentuates the different personalities of the objects. Ultra limited edition of 12 + 4 ap. * shipping worldwide: all our artworks are insured and packed in a custom-made wooden box. * dimensions may vary 1 – 2 cm. FEW WORDS FROM THE ARTIST: “I left on the surface of the object the imprints of my own fingers, of my hands, as well as the strikes and marks left by the actual tools used to shape the work. Later on, i took molds of my hands, fingers and of the tools that were actually used in the making of this unique piece, and duplicated them in cold cast bronze to complete the artistic statement.” For this set of works, the synthetic materials were chosen rationally in order to explain both the physical and conceptual materiality of the theme. Though, exactly the opposite for our case, the common perception of any synthetic material is usually disposable, mass-produces and low-grad. This gives birth to a discussion about the ethical value of synthetic materials and man’s ability to perceive it culturally. The story of the transformation of matter into an object, about the transformation of the object into a good, about the monetization of the good. PLASTIC CONCEPT: From the oldest of times, our species has experienced a strong symbiosis with matter. Humans have learned to model matter, turned it into tools, and then used it to create objects. The man of the 21st century has shaped the Anthropocene era to his liking; and plasticized it to his own mirror. The project called materiality, is centered around the last geological era, popularly known as the plastic age...

Our comet coffee table has a whitewashed beech tabletop and solid maple base. The base has been carefully turned in our studio and hand waxed to insure a natural tone. This piece is ...

Our low sitting Tricolumn Coffee Table looks great in a contemporary interior. The tables whitewashed wood finish allows you to see the polished...

Asian inspired coffee table with black sculpted base and black lacquer top by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger in the 1950's.

Rectangular coffee table designed by Milanese Studio Superego, made in multi-color and transparent plexiglass with seven centimetres thickness and feet of the legs finished in brass....

Our Tri-Column Coffee Table is made from solid beech in our Vancouver based furniture studio. Inspired by columns left behind by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. Consisting of ...

Hexagonal-shaped wooden coffee table with a wooden top and fitted with triangular black-painted metal legs designed by Gio' Ponti in the 1950s for the Italian firm ISA Bergamo. It pr...

Our Tri-column Coffee Table is inspired by columns left behind by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. Consisting of a line of three columns and balanced on the opposite side with o...

Our Oasis coffee table blends well in modern homes looking for something with a little character. The hand turned bases are made one at time a time in our Vancouver work shop. Shown ...

Our many feet coffee table is made from solid walnut, with a solid whitened maple top. It's design mimics our original pencil sketch. keeping the movement and imperfect lines helps t...

One of the Studio's earlier classic coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood which reveals beautiful details at a closer look. The clear smooth lacquer finish ...

Arti table, halfway between design and art. Created by the Milanese Studio Superego, where warm and traditional materials such as wood are mixed with technical and avant-garde materi...