Byzantium: The Tectonic Synthesis of East and West

Byzantium – Since ancient times, it has been a crossroads of civilizations, a bridge where diverse cultures, materials, and aesthetic languages ​​converge. True to its name, this table is a monumental expression of craftsmanship , embodying the dialectics of materials , combining the organic warmth of wood with the enduring coolness of concrete . Byzantium is a philosophical pedestal designed for modern living spaces.

Material and Conflict: The Harmony of Opposites

The power of the design lies in the tension and harmony created by the skillful combination of two contrasting materials.

• The Massive Tranquility of Concrete: The table's legs, or basic support structures (the massive and solid parts, as shown in the images), are entirely handmade from specially formulated raw concrete or a similar composite material. This mass, offering a Brutalist integrity , provides the table with a permanent and timeless foundation . Microscopic irregularities and handprints on the surface reveal each leg to be a singular sculpture .

• The Organic Flow of Wood: The tabletop and the pieces that sit atop the concrete block are made of high-quality, natural wood (oak, walnut, or a similar grained species). The wood's warm, vibrant, and time-varying texture contrasts with the cold, static character of the concrete. This unity brings the philosophical encounter between nature (wood) and industry (concrete) into the space.

• The Crossroads of Craftsmanship: Each piece is assembled with exquisite craftsmanship . The intersections where wood meets concrete are not merely technical unions, but masterful artistic gestures of material transition.

Form and Architecture: An Intellectual Center

The form of Byzantium, with its combination of simple geometry and mass balance, becomes the intellectual center of its location.

• Variable Width, Fixed Stance: Offered $120\text{cm}$ , $130\text{cm}$ and Different width options, such as $140\text{cm}$ , allow for personalized integration of the table into various spaces.

• Pedestal Height: Standard Its height of $75\text{cm}$ makes the table ideal for a classic dining or work desk function. This height also preserves the monumental effect of the concrete plinths .

• Aesthetic Balance: The table combines the solidity of its massive legs with the horizontal elegance of its wooden top . This balance positions the table not just as a piece of furniture but as a powerful cornerstone within the space's architecture .

Byzantium symbolizes the center of an artistic and intellectual way of life that synthesizes contrasting materials in a sublime harmony , bringing together the permanence of the past (stone/concrete) and the cycle of life (wood) on the same ground.

Product Details

• Design Name: Byzantium

• Production: Completely hand-made , combination of wood and special concrete composite materials.

• Aesthetics: Material Dialectics, Modern Brutalism, Sculptural Craft.

Dimensions

• Width Options: $120\text{cm}$ , $130\text{cm}$ , $140\text{cm}$

• Standard Height: $75\text{cm}$