Tom Black's Oval Coffee Table Inspired by Italian Architecture
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Summary
The article features the Oval coffee table designed by Australian interior designer Tom Black, who drew inspiration from the arches and domes of Italian cities, particularly Florence. The table features swooping walnut legs and an oval-shaped burl-patterned veneer top that pays homage to materials originally designed by Memphis Group founder Ettore Sottsass. The design combines architectural inspiration with furniture craftsmanship.
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· 4 pulledinterior designer Tom Black looked to the arches and domes of Italian cities when crafting the swooping walnut legs of this veneer-topped coffee table
The coffee table was aptly named Oval by Australian creative Tom Black, thanks to its burl-patterned, oval-shaped tabletop and arcing walnut legs
Tom Black looked to the arches and domes of Florence when crafting the Oval coffee table
The table's veneered top is an homage to the swirly patterned material originally designed by Memphis Group founder Ettore Sottsass
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