Case Cross Oval Coffee Table
CROSS OVAL COFFEE TABLE
CROSS OVAL COFFEE TABLE
Designed by Matthew Hilton
As part of the multi-award-winning Cross Collection, this coffee table combines functional design with a contemporary aesthetic.
The Cross Oval Coffee Table by Matthew Hilton re-purposes the leg detail of the Cross Extending Table underneath the 122cm (48") veneered oak top.
DESIGNER
MATTHEW HILTON
Matthew Hilton believes in creating furniture that people live with, and his inspiration often comes from long-established furniture forms.
“All of my pieces are loaded with meaning and memory and are very personal to me,” says the British designer.
From an early age, Hilton was interested in painting, sculpture and architecture, and yet the notion of being a designer didn’t occur to him until it was suggested by a tutor at Portsmouth College of Art.
The idea suited Hilton, who enrolled in the renowned Furniture and Design course at England’s Kingston Polytechnic. After graduation he worked as an industrial designer and model maker until 1984 when he set up his own design studio and workshop.
Two years later he launched a series of shelves at the Milan Furniture Fair, and in 1991 he designed the Balzac Armchair, which was first received with circumspect curiosity but then quickly embraced as a modern classic.
Matthew Hilton doesn't believe in design movements, and he really doesn't like the concept of design as a fashion. Rather, he thinks the design process is part of the evolution of any object through history.
Designing with the end user in mind, and whether that means a household of ten or one, he takes pleasure in finding the fluid, easily adaptable solution to fit today's domestic spaces.
Since the Balzac, however, Hilton’s work has taken on a less stylistic, more functional approach.
He believes in creating furniture that people live with, and his inspiration often comes from long-established furniture forms. He now works to update and reinvent these forms, while keeping an eye on the future.
In 2006, Hilton’s Cross Extension Table won the annual Elle Decoration Design Award for Best in Furniture. The table showcases Hilton’s advanced wood manufacturing techniques, as well as his sense of proportion, scale and functionality.
Hilton has learned from every piece he’s designed, whether it was because it allowed him to work in a new material, with a new manufacturer or for stylistic reasons. “All of my pieces are loaded with meaning and memory and are very personal to me,” says the British designer.
Now regarded as one of Britain’s most esteemed industrial designers, Matthew Hilton’s furniture is displayed in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Geffrye Museum and the Manchester City Art Gallery.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Case
PRODUCT TYPE
Coffee Table
COLLECTION
Cross
PRODUCTION
Made in Lithuania
DIMENSIONS
- Width : 1225mm
- Height : 390mm
- Depth : 774mm
DETAIL
The Cross collection is a timeless, reliable design with award-winning products which distil the modern principles of design and fit in to your home.
BASE
The sturdy contemporary coffee table is a smaller version of the Cross Extending Table. It combines a visual balance due to the proportions of the tabletop with a functional design of the base.
MATERIAL
-Veneered top -Solid oak or walnut legs -Chamfered edge detail with a central pedestal base -Clear lacquer finish which allows the natural warmth of the wood to come though and requires minimal maintenance
USE
Interior
WEIGHT
19kg
AVAILABLE COLORS
2
DESIGNER
Matthew Hilton
FINISHES
- Oak
- Walnut
SHAPE
Oval
WARRANTY
2 Years
KEY FEATURES
- Chamfered edge detail
- Central pedestal style base
- Suitable for contract use
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
To prolong the life of the product and retain its appearance and functionality, we would like to give you some relevant information and care advice:
-This unit is manufactured oak or walnut depending on the finish. -Skilled craftsmen manufacture this product and there is variety between each unit. This is because wood is a natural product, with natural colour and grain variations.
-Natural timber is affected by sunlight; this can cause the wood colour to darken. For this reason (especially if placed in direct sunlight) it is recommended that placing objects in the same position for long periods of time is avoided. This potential colour adjustment becomes less relevant as the product ages. -It is recommended that no abrasive cleaners or solvents are used to clean the unit. Please only use proprietary furniture polishes or alternatively, warm water with a diluted mild detergent.
