Balteus: The Abstract Limit of the Modern Mass

Balteus (Latin for "Belt" or "Girdle," referring to the design's powerful horizontally encircling line) is a completely handcrafted, custom-designed object that transforms a TV stand into a modern, mass-art installation . The work combines the raw power of the Brutalist aesthetic with the serenity of Eastern minimalism on a single horizontal plane.

Material Dualism: Raw and Latent

The power of the design lies in the richness of texture and form achieved through the combination of contrasting materials .

• Fiber Concrete Outer Shell: The exterior is handcrafted using specially processed fiber concrete . This technique lends the piece an urban, industrial feel, while the unique surface roughness and tonal variations offer a unique character , a signature of the craftsman , far removed from mass production. This texture evokes the timeless resistance of concrete in the monumental architecture of Ancient Rome .

• The Interior Volume of Wood: Within the hard and cold fiber concrete shell lies the warm and hidden interior of wood . This establishes a philosophical dialogue between the apparent solid mass and the organic warmth experienced by the user. This contrast of interior and exterior highlights the aesthetic tension between form and function .

Form and Architecture: Horizontal Abstraction

Balteus , $210\text{cm}$ long and With its $40\text{cm}$ deep dimensions, it is more of a horizontal sculptural block located on the floor of the space than a piece of furniture.

• Monolithic Effect: Its precise, clear, and simple form makes it a key focal point for modern and minimalist spaces . Appearing like an accidentally formed rock mass , this coffee table evokes the spatial weight and volume created by the massive steel sculptures of artist Richard Serra .

• Suspended Illusion: Height $\text{The}56cm$ body's connection to the ground is artfully concealed or minimized, creating the illusion of the mass being detached from the ground . This is a visually striking and sophisticated solution that dares to let a heavy material hang in mid-air .

Singularity and Custom Production

Because Balteus is entirely custom-made , each piece is considered a unique work of art. This marks the furniture as a museum-quality object and a part of the user's personal collection. The handcrafted design emphasizes the artistic value of the human touch over mechanized perfection.

Design Details

• Name: Balteus

• Type: Handmade, Sculptural TV Stand / Horizontal Console

• Material: Fiber Concrete Outer Shell and Wooden Internal Structure (Hand Processed Production)

• Dimensions: $\text{Length}(L):210\text{cm}|\text{Wide lik}(W):40\text{cm,}\text{Height height}(H):56\text{cm}$

• Feature: Completely Custom Production, Each Product is Unique.

• Aesthetics: Industrial Minimalism, Brutalist Elegance.