Bell Side Table (Straw marquetry) from classicon

The “Bell Table” side table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. Hand-blown in the traditional manner using a wooden mould, the transparent tinted glass base asserts a sculptural presence in space, contrasting intriguingly with the solid brass frame on top while also forming with it a harmonious unit recalling the elegant curving silhouette of a bell.

With its appealing reflective surfaces and contrasting materials, the side table adds a distinctive touch to domestic interiors. It celebrates the beauty of the materials with their colours and surfaces, along with the virtues of handcraftsmanship. The Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner is a masterwork of traditional hand craftsmanship. Each table is handmade, meaning that small bubbles or bumps in the glass are not flaws but rather desirable characteristics marking each piece as unique.

The Bell Side Tables and Bell Coffee Tables are complemented by a version with straw marquetry, framed into the tabletop. The different shades of straw create a striking three-dimensional pattern, the depth effect of which is enhanced by a sophisticated manufacturing method. Using precision craftsmanship, the individual straw strips are applied to a base panel, spreading outwards from the centre across the surface like rays of sunlight.