Contemporary coffee table BORGHESE

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The Borghese table, as the eponymous sofa, is inspired by the umbrella pines at the Villa Borghese gardens in Rome. The characteristic network of branches is translated as a graphic steel framework supporting a trio of solid wood tops. The designer’s preference for organic shapes readily translates as a standout modernist statement-piece. The tables can be combined to create a larger composition and adapt to any space. Each leg is made of lazer cut steel sheets. An artisan then bends each piece before he manually wield them together to create the intrigated network of branches. A thermic treatment is applied to the structure to create the rich and slighlty grainy deep black finish. All wooden surfaces are sanded to obtain a subtle 3 touch and visually strenghen the structure of the solid wood. The surface of the organic shaped oak tops are sanded to reinforce the grain of the wood, close to the touch of burnt wood for the black version.