Evoking the waves of the ocean, the Waves coffee table consists of a grey smoked glass top supported by an aluminium structure painted sand or light bronze on the outside and tin on the inside. The series of inverted semicircles that comprise the table's sinuous profile form hollow spaces where magazines, newspapers and small objects can be displayed in full view. Designed for the living room, but also suitable for other spaces, it is available in four sizes. Designed by Nendo for Minotti, the Waves table can be grouped to form a modular series that plays with transparency, empty spaces and the sleekness of the lines.
Born in Toronto in 1977, Oki Sato is the head of the famous Nendo design studio. After studying architecture at Waseda University in Tokyo, he founded the Japanese studio in 2002. Nendo means "modelling clay" and represents flexibility and the possibility of perpetual reinvention. In 2005, a second studio was opened in Milan. Oki Sato's philosophy is to create little 'Wow' moments in everyday life. His desire to convey the way people interact with objects is reflected in minimalist forms with a singular character. "With our creations, we want to add something extra. That little detail that catches the eye and creates an emotion. His work has been exhibited at the MoMa in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. He works with some of the biggest names in design, including Cappellini, De Padova, Moroso and BoConcept. The poetry of his installations contributes to his international reputation. Sobriety is always present in his creations, which are not without a touch of humour. The resulting purity is in keeping with Japanese tradition. Oki Sato took up the challenge of making design accessible to everyone. He was voted Designer of the Year several times, in 2012 by Wallpaper Magazine and Elle Deco, and in 2015 at Maison & Objet.
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MINOTTI
Founded in Meda, Italy in 1948 by Alberto Minotti, designer furniture brand Minotti fully represents the legendary "Made in Italy" label, perfectly combining the concepts of tradition and technology. Minotti produces timeless furniture thanks to the know-how of its craftsmen and the creativity of its artists. The quality of Minotti products offers incomparable levels of long-lasting comfort. Minotti embodies the concept of both classic and modern lifestyles within the residential and hospitality sectors. As a result, designer furniture brand Minotti has been a leader in its field for sixty years. Pieces such as the Freeman, Lawrence and Jacques sofas have become legendary thanks to their iconic design and quality.