The Geo Side Table by West Elm is a Mathematician's Dream
Jessica Marcel — October 23, 2009 — Art & Design
References: westelm & design-milk
The Geo side table by West Elm looks more like a computer concept than actual home decor. Geometry geeks and number nerds will surely fall in love with this mathematical design. I know I love it.
The table is constructed of polished nickel, making it shiny too. It really does look like a computer mock-up, or that design that your computer makes when it’s fallen asleep. Perhaps this is the design that appears in the heads of architects when they fall asleep.
The table is constructed of polished nickel, making it shiny too. It really does look like a computer mock-up, or that design that your computer makes when it’s fallen asleep. Perhaps this is the design that appears in the heads of architects when they fall asleep.
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