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Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby by B&B Italia
5 resultsCollection: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Brand: B&B Italia
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Available both round and rectangular with rounded ends, Tobi-Ishi is a sculptural table that makes reference, stylistically and in its very name, to the ornamental stones used in traditional Japanese gardens. This iconic table brings together functional features with a statuesque appearance, with truly amazing results. The overhanging top and bases look different depending on the viewpoint, while the various finishes endow the table with highly personal interpretations: from cement grout to marble, and from matt lacquering in a wide range of colours to glossy lacquering in sophisticated candy red and smoke blue hues.
Collection: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Brand: B&B Italia
Specifications:
Multipurpose tables with lacquered cylindrical bases that taper in slightly at the bottom smoothing out their geometry. There are two oval variants accompanied by a third with a round shape. All have a marble top with a raised edge resembling a tray. A formal exercise is created through the combination of different materials, the contrast between the hardness of marble, soft design and minimal details giving the illusion of imperceptible movements of form.
Collection: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Brand: B&B Italia
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Tobi-Ishi is a sculptural low table echoing the explicit Zen inspiration of the iconic dining table of the same series. The name itself is a reference to the polished stones (tobi-ishi) used ornamentally in traditional Japanese gardens. This oak wood table is available in a variety of finishes.
Collection: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Brand: B&B Italia
Specifications:
Tobi-Ishi Outdoor is the outdoor version of the iconic Zen-inspired indoor table of the same name. The name itself is a reference to the polished stones (tobi-ishi) used ornamentally in traditional Japanese gardens. The overhang of the top and the vertical trapezoidal bases set at right angles generate an essential sculptural figure that appears to change shape depending on the point of observation. In the outdoor version, the table is made of cement in two different colours.
Collection: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Brand: B&B Italia
Specifications:
The Tobi-Ishi Outdoor small table echoes the Zen-inspired dining tables of the same name that have become true icons of design. The name itself is a reference to the polished stones (tobi-ishi) used ornamentally in traditional Japanese gardens. The overhang of the top and the vertical trapezoidal bases set at right angles generate an essential sculptural figure that appears to change shape depending on the point of observation. Made entirely of cement, Tobi-Ishi Outdoor comes in two colour variants.
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby founded their East London studio in 1996, after studying architecture together at the Royal College of Art. Their approach is characterised by its emphasis on experimentation and innovation and an exploratory attitude to materiality and colour. From these areas of focus emerge solutions that reflect the close relationship of their work with industrial processes and new technologies, but also its affinities with fine art. The strength of Barber and Osgerby’s creative partnership has led to collaborations with some of the world’s most progressive companies and a diversity of output that encompasses architecture, interiors, sculpture, product and exhibition design. Amongst many professional accolades, Barber and Osgerby received the Jerwood prize in 2004 and in 2007 were awarded the status of “Royal Designers for Industry”. In 2013 they were appointed to the Order of the British Empire, for services to the design industry.