science has never been glamorous, maybe the ‘periodic coffee table’ will change all that. at first glance it just looks like a glass plate with the periodic table on it, after a closer look you realize it actually has samples of each of the elements under the symbol. the wooden frame is made from burred oak and the samples are embedded in acrylic blocks that are illuminated. the table can also be custom made. so maybe next time you’re enjoying that coffee you can learn an element or two.

'the periodic coffee table'

'the periodic coffee table'

via born rich