Patricia Urquiola Ardys Green Low Table for Cassina

Thanks to their rounded corners and glossy finish, the Ardys coffee tables, designed by Patricia Urquiola, dialogue with the softness of the upholstered modules. The Ardys coffee tables, in glossy lacquered concrete, are available as freestanding pieces as well as elements that can be integrated into the system with an upholstered base. Conceived as a textural counterpoint, the Ardys coffee tables in glossy lacquered cement engage with the softness of the upholstery. In developing these coffee tables, the Cassina Research and Development Centre employed techniques and processes typical of construction, reinterpreting them with artisanal expertise. The top and base are created by pouring a special cement mortar into traditional moulds (formwork) chosen because they leave traces and ripples that become an aesthetic feature of the design. The coffee tables can also be integrated into the sofa system. The lacquered concrete top rests on an upholstered base, creating a module finished on all sides that can be positioned freely in an arrangement or moved as needed. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently.