Contemporary Concrete Side Table, Collar by Oliver Whyte

$750per item

About

The Core collection was born out of the idea of expressing a material in a different light. After taking a concrete core from my building site, I realized that the simple process of core drilling could actually create something manicured and desirable. Through a process of core drilling, a positive piece of concrete is created and a negative cylindrical hole is left in a surface plane. The name for the side table comes from the light weight powder coated steel top connection method to the concrete neck. A concrete ledge was cut into the concrete base to allow the metal top to slide down the base of the side table, forcing the shape of the cutout and the metal top to work together in creating a powerful image from above. There are 3 sides tables in the collection, that can either stand individually or as a family.

Additional Options

Customers can choose from: -Colour: Limited standard colours available. A specific colour can be chosen but come with an added cost to be determined

Details

Creator
Oliver Whyte (Designer)
Production Type
New & Custom(Current Production)
Production Time
It will take 8-9 weeks to make this piece
In the Style Of
Other

Place of Origin
South Africa
Date of Manufacture
2019
Period
2010-
Materials and Techniques
OtherConcrete,Glass,Steel

Condition
Excellent
Condition Details
Each concrete base is new but due to the core drilling process to create the form, sometimes a stone can get chipped out leaving an impression where the stone was cast in. We do not see this as a defect but rather a unique mark of character.
Dimensions
H 17.72 in. x Dm 17.72 in.H 45 cm x Dm 45 cm
Diameter
17.72 in. (45 cm)

Seller Location
Cape Town, ZA
Reference Number
LU4993116164141

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About The Maker

Oliver Whyte

Oliver Whyte is a multi-disciplinary design studio established by Ross Robertson, focusing on Collectible African Design and Interior Architecture. Guided by Ross's background in architecture, Oliver Whyte's design philosophy is rooted in the use of strong forms, clean lines and rich materials taken from his built environment. All Oliver Whyte's pieces are hand made in South Africa by highly skilled artisans - combining their passion with his design, to form truly unique objects. The Core Collection was born out of the idea of expressing a material in a different light. After taking a concrete core from a building site, I realized that the simple process of core drilling could actually create something manicured and desirable. Through a process of drilling, a positive piece of concrete is created and a negative cylindrical hole is left in a surface plane. The common thread between the pieces of the Core Collection is the use of an over-sized concrete base, shaped in various ways to support a light and more refined top. The use of different materials creates a conversation between each of them; the juxtaposition of heavy and light, positive and negative, and the floating shapes that have been designed to strike the right balance. Each core base goes through a fastidious process of grinding and polishing to achieve the granite smooth finish to each piece. There are 5 pieces in the collection, each with a different element to the base that gives it an identity and character.