Japanese studio Nendo has created this basket-container collection in collaboration with Kanaami-Tsuji, a Kyoto-based wire netting firm that preserves the craft’s traditions and develops it for contemporary living and future generations. The carefully constructed basket, composed of individually hand-bent wires, is supported by its frame, making a slender table useful for placing small objects, and perfect for a tight space like an entryway, bathroom or space between a sofa and the wall.
The table comes in three heights and two shapes, rectangular and oval, with the option of either the basket form or a flat shape. The legs are more slender than the eyes of the netting, allowing the tables to be stacked and combined. Finishing the surfaces with a matte powder paint brings out the silhouette beautifully while allowing the tables to blend harmoniously with their setting.
The Basket-Container collection is sold exclusively at Seibu department stores in Japan.
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