Foster

Strong and graceful. A small tree in a room. The occasional table Foster 620 Table seems to be rooted to the floor More information

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Brand	Walter Knoll
Designer	Norman Foster
Height	37 cm
Base	Wood
Table shape	Ring
Table top	Leather / Metal

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Its trunk of solid nut wood or oak is tapered to safely and elegantly carry a slimline table top – in black, bronze, copper or covered in leather.

Foster 620 Table embodies the cultivation of the original through perfect craftsmanship. The lively grain is tamed by a silky soft or leather surface. It is thus the perfect complement to the Foster 620 range that architect Norman Foster designed for urban spaces. The tables, which set natural accents and invite you to sit back and draw breath, accompany the sweeping, dynamic flow of the upholstered benches.

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Norman Foster
* 1935

Foster was raised in Manchester in a working-class family and was intrigued by design and engineering from a young age. His years observing Mancunian architecture subsequently influenced his works, and was inspired to pursue a career in architecture after a treasurer clerk noticed his sketches and interest in Manchester's buildings while he worked at Manchester Town Hall. Foster gained an internship at a local architect's office before...