Shimmer Table
Made by Glas Italia
Designed by Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola's Shimmer table for Glas Italia is built on a single, quietly radical idea: that glass, when laminated and bonded at intersecting planes, behaves less like a material and more like a phenomenon. Refracted hues migrate across the surface as light shifts, and what reads as transparent from one angle appears dense and chromatic from another.
The dining table is offered in two shapes, each constructed from layers of laminated glass glued along intersecting planes. The geometry of those joints determines how the piece reads in a room, its silhouette and apparent weight changing with the viewer's position. The side table belongs to a companion series of round laminated glass tables available in multiple sizes, each sharing the same optical character.
- Laminated glass construction, bonded at intersecting planes
- Dining table available in two shapes
- Side table offered as part of a round multi-size series
- Color and apparent density shift with viewing angle and light source
Urquiola's approach here is not decoration but structural curiosity. The material does not simply support the design; it is the design, and it changes every time you look at it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of glass is used in the Shimmer Table?
The Shimmer Table is constructed from laminated glass, with multiple layers bonded together at intersecting planes. This lamination process is what creates the optical depth and color-shifting effect the design is known for.
Why does the Shimmer Table appear to change color?
The color and apparent density shift because of how light refracts through the bonded laminated glass planes. The angle of the viewer relative to those intersecting joints alters which wavelengths are emphasized, producing the impression of transparency or chromatic density.
Is the Shimmer Table available as both a dining and side table?
Yes. The dining version is offered in two distinct shapes, while the side table is part of a companion series of round laminated glass tables produced in multiple sizes.
Who is Patricia Urquiola and what is her design approach?
Patricia Urquiola is a Spanish-born, Milan-based architect and designer whose work spans furniture, lighting, and interiors for many of Europe's leading manufacturers. Her practice is characterized by material curiosity, a deep engagement with craft, and a willingness to use industrial processes for expressive, often poetic ends.
How does Glas Italia achieve the optical effects in its glass furniture?
Glas Italia specializes in the transformation of glass through industrial and artisanal processes, including lamination, lacquering, and sandblasting. The Shimmer Table's effect results specifically from the controlled bonding of glass layers, which causes light to behave differently depending on the viewer's position and the ambient light source.