Desalto Table Softer Than Steel Table with Cutout
Desalto Table Softer Than Steel Table with Cutout

Softer Than Steel Table with Cutout

$768

Made by Desalto

Designed by Nendo

Oki Sato's studio Nendo has long occupied a singular position in contemporary design, finding poetry in restraint and quiet humor in familiar materials. The Softer Than Steel collection for Desalto is a clear expression of that sensibility. Thin steel, ordinarily associated with rigidity and industrial resolve, is here coaxed into forms that feel almost pliable, their sinuous cutouts suggesting movement and breath.

The cutout table is conceived as part of an interlocking family. Its voids are precisely proportioned to allow pieces within the collection to overlap and nest without conflict, creating compositions that read as a single continuous gesture rather than a gathering of separate objects.

  • Designed by Nendo for Desalto
  • Formed from thin steel with an all-white finish
  • Cutout silhouette designed for overlap and intersection within the collection
  • No visible joinery, reducing the form to its essential contour

The white finish is not incidental. By suppressing color, the object insists on form alone, letting the cutout read clearly against any surface or setting. It is a table that rewards close attention, and remains quietly surprising at a distance.

Shape
Shape: Small Square

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Product Details

Details
  • A collection of minimal side and coffee tables
  • Each table features a sinuous cutout meant to allow another table to interlock with ease
  • The solid white finish of the tables highlights the simple and elegant form of each table
  • Hidden joinery further enhances the minimal qualities of the table
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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Desalto. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What material is the Softer Than Steel table made from?

The table is constructed from thin steel and finished in solid white. The monochromatic finish and absence of visible joinery place full emphasis on the sculptural contour of the piece.

Who designed the Softer Than Steel collection for Desalto?

The collection was designed by Nendo, the Tokyo-based studio founded by Oki Sato. Nendo is recognized internationally for work that finds wit and economy in everyday forms, often subverting material expectations in ways that feel effortless.

Can the Softer Than Steel tables be used together or stacked?

Yes. The cutout forms are deliberately proportioned so that pieces within the collection can overlap and intersect without intruding on one another, allowing for flexible, composed arrangements.

How does the Softer Than Steel table fit into a designed interior?

Because the piece is rendered entirely in white with no visible hardware or joinery, it reads as a sculptural object as much as a functional one. It holds its own in minimal interiors and offers a counterpoint in more layered or material-rich settings.

What is Desalto's approach to steel furniture?

Desalto, the Italian manufacturer based in Lomazzo, has built its reputation on exploring the structural and expressive limits of steel. Their collaborations consistently treat the material as a vehicle for formal invention rather than a purely industrial solution.

Brand & Designer

Desalto
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Desalto

Founded in 1990 in Brianza, Italy, by the Orsenigo brothers, Desalto specializes in contemporary Italian furniture defined by metal mastery, minimalist purity and innovative design.
Nendo
Shoehorn

Nendo

A globally acclaimed Japanese design studio known for poetic minimalism, playful innovation, and thoughtful objects that reveal unexpected moments in everyday life.