Discover a slatted base shaped from solid mango wood

The base is what makes this table. Rather than turning a curve from a single block, the maker builds it from individually arranged pieces of solid mango wood, each cut and set so the assembled run describes a rounded, curving shape. Seen from a low chair, the slatted wood base catches light along every edge and throws fine shadows, giving a piece of this scale real depth. Above it sits a calm 120 x 60 cm top, and the contrast between the busy structure and the plain surface is the whole design.

Solid mango wood is a good match for that technique. It grows quickly, is harvested from trees that have finished fruiting, and cuts cleanly with a dense, interlocked grain that holds a crisp edge on narrow components. Its colour runs from honey through to darker streaks within a single board, so the natural finish used here leaves plenty of variation on show. No two tables will read quite the same, which is a fair trade for a material with this much life still in it.

Placing, pairing and caring for a sculptural table

This is an exclusive product created by the Kave Home team, and it asks for a little room to be seen properly. Float it in front of a sofa with clear space on at least one side so the curved slatted base is not hidden behind an armchair, and keep the top lightly dressed with a tray or a bowl rather than anything that buries the surface. It can be combined with the rest of the collection if you want a matching side table without matching too obviously.

Solid timber responds to its environment. Keep the table away from radiators, underfloor heating vents and long hours of direct sun, all of which dry mango wood and can open fine gaps between components. Dust the slats with a soft brush or a dry cloth rather than a wet one, since water sitting in the recesses is the single thing this construction dislikes. Wipe spills on the top promptly and the natural finish will darken gently and evenly as the years pass.