In the early 19th century, Russian craftsmen mastered the art of aligning natural stone patterns to create seamless veneers, a technique known as “Russian mosaic.” This method, renowned for its almost imperceptible joins, was famously used with malachite from the Ural Mountains to adorn the royal courts.
The Continuum Table is a modern homage to this historic craft, blending traditional stone joinery with contemporary design principles. Where past artisans favored gilded bronze embellishments and ornamental sculpting, this piece embraces streamlined forms and functional minimalism. Color is intentionally confined to the upper wooden surface, while the remainder of the table is enveloped in a black stone veneer of jasper and marble, creating a striking contrast.
At its core, the table is engineered with aluminum plating on the upper and lower surfaces, structural elements of steel and aluminum, and laminated hardwood infilling the leg cores, ensuring both stability and longevity.