Shou Sugi Ban

The intention of this table is to encourage a focusing on the present.

The legs have a simple cut on the inside, inspired by the movements of the whittling knife. The surface is made with the Japanese technique shou sugi ban, where the pores of the wood are closed through burning. This creates a tactile and inviting surface that begs to be touched.

The table is inspired by the camp fire. To sit around the embers, to whittle a stick, to tell stories and to share a meal.

Materials: Chared Danish larch

We are becoming ever more numerous on the planet, and more people are living independently. We have to learn to live in less space, and we will benefit from having space-saving furniture that can be reconfigured to accommodate different use cases. This table can be changed from a round table (seating 4-6 people) to an oval, offering extra space for more people (8-10 people).

Foto: Jeppe Sørensen