ASTERIAS, a cactus that grows in the mountainous regions of Mexico, lends its name to this new design from Patricia Urquiola. A generously-sized round table, featuring a central base reminiscent of the cactus from which it takes its name. It consists of six curved, wedge-shaped, wooden panels, applied protruding over the central plinth. The panels are 3D printed. The top (160 or 180 cm) features a rounded edge sub-divided, in the wood version, into four wedges that give rise to an interesting geometric pattern. The table can also be fitted with a practical accessory: a central Lazy Susan turntable, very popular in Asian countries.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Wood base: Internal structure in metal with cement counterweights. External block made of curved moulded multilayer panels in beech (Fagus sylvatica), wood veneered.
- Cement grout base: Internal structure in metal with cement counterweights. External block made of moulded structural polyurethane with manually applied cement composite finish.
- Top: Medium density fibreboard panel wood veneered or hand-finished in cement composite.
- Lazy Susan: In folded aluminium sheet wood veneered. Hardware for rotation mechanism in different materials.
TOP AND STRUCTURE FINISHES
Woods: Eucalyptus, grey oak, graphite oak.
Cement grout: Special colours black or grey.