Octa Coffee II

Object: Coffee table, 2013, prototype
Description: Marble, treated metal & leather | Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 44cm

DECOHAUS is the theme of a collection inspired by Art Deco and Bauhaus, the two international design movements that overlapped during the 20’s. All of this collection’s designs have been locally reinterpreted using traditional UAE materials (such as camel leather) and the octagon, a shape often found in Middle Eastern and Islamic design and patterns. Each piece has been named after this key shape of the octagon. Hence:

OCTA COFFEE II
Following the same modular system as OCTA COFFEE I yet keeping it classical, this squarish coffee table is composed of four side tables joined together by belts. A central tray is used as a compartment for books, a display or planter.