Stumble Upon Coffee Table by Alessandro Isola

Magic Carpet Table

Most people would see folds and creases as undesirable for rugs, but not for London-based Italian architect Alessandro Isola, who has created a coffee table out of a fold in a rug.

The Stumble Upon coffee table offers a strong visual contrast between the soft pile of the rug on one side and the hard glossy surface of its back, a corner of which is folded up like a wave to form a firm table for small objects.  Perfect for aspiring magic carpet riders.

The Stumble Upon coffee table designed by Alessandro Isola has been shortlisted for an Architizer A+ award. 

Links

http://www.alessandroisola.com/product/stumble-upon/

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Product Inspiration

The Lake rugs by Golran are woven with a special technique which creates the effect of changing patterns depending on your viewing angle, which is almost as amazing as a magical flying carpet.

Inspired by the multi-functionality of the Stumble Upon Coffee table?  What about table lights which act as a bookstand (Asterisco from LZF) or as a bookend (Mr Ed from Functionals)?

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