nimio reveals a new series of japanese-mediterranean coffee tables

nimio is a laboratory for design and production of furniture and handmade objects for everyday use. the studio’s new series is called ‘hanami’ and consist of several coffee tables.

the nimio’s new series is called ‘hanami’
all images © nimio

hanami (jpn. ‘viewing flowers’) is a japanese tradition of contemplating the beauty of flowers. in spring, when the cherry trees bloom, japanese people get together to enjoy a picnic under the ephemeral flowers. 

hanami is a japanese tradition of contemplating the beauty of flowers

nimio’s tables can be used in many ways: for plants, books, toys, and serve as decorative elements. they are presented in four different finishes and heights and are made of steel and hexagonal hydraulic mosaics.

the tables are presented in four different finishes and heights

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project info:

designer: nimio
nimio team: francesco monaco, alejandro tamayo, eloísa marazuela, raquel rodríguez del álamo, paco antequera, josé luis de lara, miguel ángel salinas
collaborator: yanyare, se ha ido ya mamá
mosaics: kanda, katsura, oldman, kasai
heights: 12 cm, 24 cm, 36 cm, 48 cm

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