Choosing a round one is a first step toward this goal, providing a place where everyone is equal.
The Enn dining table by Flexform is a beautiful ode to this sense of harmony and unity.
Created by Japanese designer Fumie Shibata, the table’s design grew out of the deeply-felt meaning of the Japanese word “En” that suggests connection and harmony.
““Enn” also means circle, symbolic of seamless unity, a concept reflected in the design of the table itself, where all the elements blend in perfect balance,” explains Shibata.
“In Japanese culture, as in Italian, beauty is not only found in form, but also in the space surrounding it: in silence, simplicity and the unspoken. To express this concept in Japan the word Ma: the presence of emptiness, a pause that gives space to meaning.”
The Enn table grew out of this shared sensibility. Designed for Flexform, it combines skilled Italian craftsmanship with the sense of balance and restraint typical of Japan.
The base, a truncated-cone, is clad in cowhide, available in a number of finishes, crafted to lend the table an air of discreet sophistication yet bold visual impact.
“The leather base pays tribute to Flexform’s cultural heritage, while its structural simplicity highlights every detail. For me, design begins with an intuition, often shaped by nature and everyday life.
With Enn, I wanted to create something more than a simple table: a safe harbor that encourages the interaction between form and feeling, tradition and innovation, Japan and Italy.”
The table is also available with in a version with Lazy Susan. The practical swivel tray, positioned at the center of the table, is a further nod to cementing the of regularly sharing of food among dining companions.
The Enn table is available in New Zealand from Studio Italia.
