Teso

Overview

Teso is a sculptural coffee table designed by Foster + Partners. Molteni&C describes its architectural silhouette as a reinterpretation of the traditional occasional table, with the structure itself becoming the visual focus.

Construction

The base begins as a perforated steel disc. An industrial robotic arm twists the disc into a tapered cylindrical form, a process that gives the frame its distinctive character while providing resistance and stability. The top is made from transparent extra-light glass, exposing the geometry of the steel base from every angle.

Specifications

The TTA1 drawing identifies a circular table with a diameter of 118 cm and an overall height of 31 cm.

An architectural table

Teso was designed by Foster + Partners as an exploration of form, industrial production and material expression. The product page presents the table as a sculptural centrepiece: its tapered, perforated steel base turns a manufacturing operation into the defining visual element.

From disc to volume

A robotic arm twists a perforated steel disc until it becomes the cylindrical base. A transparent extra-light glass top completes the composition, allowing the engineered structure to remain visible and creating a deliberate balance between a light surface and a solid frame.