As a sculptural coffee table, Robby Cuthbert's Contour Coffee Table is aptly named. The unique table is made from an unusual frame of bamboo and steel cables, which gives it a form that looks almost like an undulating roller coaster. Rather than being made from four straight and boring rectangular wood pieces, the table is made up of S-shaped wooden pieces that are held together with the cables.
Cuthbert's design was initially developed when he was a senior in college, but it took several years for him to realize it as a tangible piece of furniture. Although the table is held together by tension, the table looks as relaxed and free-flowing as a series of rolling ocean waves.
Undulating Bamboo Tables
'Contour' is a Sculptural Coffee Table Design Made from Bamboo & Cables
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Furniture - The trend of sculptural furniture offers the opportunity for unique and eye-catching designs that challenge traditional aesthetics.
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Industry Implications
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