When the worlds of innovative material design and visionary architecture collide, the result is often extraordinary. Such is the case with the Ēclos® Maitake Table, a stunning collaborative piece by global surface leader Cosentino and the acclaimed Patkau Studio. This modular furniture piece takes the raw, expressive potential of Cosentino’s newest mineral surface, Ēclos®, and shapes it into an organic masterpiece for the modern living space.
Originally conceived by Patkau Studio in solid wood, the Maitake Table has been beautifully reimagined. It trades its wooden roots for the structural strength and deep visual consistency of Ēclos®. The result is a sculptural table that perfectly balances fluid, curvilinear geometry with sharp, precision engineering. Its gracefully curved edges taper down to an elegant, thin profile, while its flat linear edges are designed to fit together flawlessly.
Adaptable by Design
Inspired by the spontaneous, flowing forms found in nature, the Maitake Table is highly modular. Individual pieces can seamlessly interlock, creating adaptable compositions. Whether a room requires an intimate centrepiece for a quiet corner or an expansive, sprawling surface for a large lounge, the table effortlessly adjusts to the environment.
Craftsmanship and Precision
The journey of the new Maitake Table began simply: with a small sample of Ēclos® placed on a boardroom table. This sparked a deeper exploration into what the material could achieve. Moving away from the traditional, heavy slab look of stone, Patkau Studio approached the design through organic geometry.
The Ēclos® Maitake Table: Nature Reimagined. Image courtesy of: Doublespace
The Ēclos® Maitake Table: Nature Reimagined. Image courtesy of: Doublespace
The Ēclos® Maitake Table: Nature Reimagined. Image courtesy of: Doublespace
Using advanced CNC stone routing, the design team crafted the table's signature tapered profile. The intrinsic grain of the material shines through, creating a rich and tactile experience. To fully embrace the material, even the table's legs were redesigned with new, curved forms made entirely from Ēclos®. They are held together by discreet steel brackets and threaded inserts, ensuring the table is incredibly sturdy on-site without interrupting its seamless visual flow.
Rooted in Sustainability
Beauty and function are only part of the story; sustainability played an equally crucial role in the design process. Honouring the recycled content found within Ēclos®, the team focused heavily on minimizing waste. They developed an ingenious and efficient production layout that allows nine perfectly compatible modules to be cut from just a single sheet of material.
The Ēclos® Maitake Table is more than just a piece of modular furniture. It is a timeless reflection of technical innovation and emotional design. By pushing the boundaries of material exploration, Cosentino and Patkau Studio have created a beautiful, highly functional, and sustainable piece that brings a touch of nature's poetry indoors.
Patkau Studio is an extension of our architectural practice, Patkau Architects. It is a dedicated space where our fascination with material, form, and craft is distilled into functional, accessible objects.
Each piece is born from an experimental process where every detail is carefully considered, the design evolving through the act of making. Our furniture concepts often emerge in parallel with our architectural designs, sharing a common language of structure and intent.
They aim to enrich environments with refined, articulate objects that invite visual, tactile, and emotional engagement. All Patkau Studio furniture is designed and made in Canada.
Cosentino is a global family-owned company that produces and distributes innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design. As a leading company, Cosentino imagines and anticipates, together with its customers and partners, design solutions that offer value and inspiration to people’s lives. This goal is made possible by pioneering brands that are leaders in their respective segments, such as Silestone®, Dekton®, Éclos® and Sensa by Cosentino®. These innovative surfaces allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.
Cosentino currently distributes its products in more than 120 countries, from its headquarters in Almería (Spain), and is present with its own assets in 32 of them. The multinational has nine factories (eight in Almería, Spain and one in Brazil), one intelligent logistics platform in Spain, and more than 180 commercial and business units worldwide. More than 90 percent of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets.
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