S is for simple: The S Table by Xavier Lust December 14
I never realized letters of the alphabet could constitute an inspiration for a piece of furniture, but it has happened. Belgian designer Xavier Lust came up with something he calls the S Table. No, it isn’t the table top that is shaped like the letter S, that would make for awkward dining. Rather, it is the base that curves gracefully in a serpentine manner. If you look at it from above, you will see the S shape, although it would seem you were looking at it through a looking glass because the S appears in reverse form.
The round table top is available in two forms: thick tempered clear glass that measures 15 mm thick or medium density wood fiberboards measuring 20 mm thick and lacquered in matte white finish – which is scratch-resistant. Both versions seem suitable for their use as, say, commercial bistro tables, since it seems they would be able to withstand the wear and tear that furniture in commercial settings usually undergoes. Tabletop diameters are available in either 130 cm or 150 cm, and table heights vary between 73.5 cm and 74 cm.
The S-shaped stand is constructed from structural polyurethane, finished in white matte lacquer. It’s good to see that the spaces formed by the curves are large enough to make cleaning it easier. If the spaces had been smaller, it would be harder to reach the base’s inner parts when the time comes to clean it. I’d think it would need regular cleaning since dust and dirt would be more conspicuous because of its color.
Xavier Lust has a soft spot for designs that are cool and minimum in terms of feel and appearance, and this is indeed evident in his S Table. A combination of simple elegance and functionality is one of the characteristics of his work.
