lavassa by peter harrison

Peter Harrison’s LAVASSA line utilizes wood, metal and concrete (relatively ordinary materials) to exceptionally creative and stylish ends. While I’ve heard of wood and metal, and perhaps metal and concrete, all three of these together seems like an odd combination–until you see Peter’s work. Above: Carbon looks somewhat like an inverted suspension bridge, but is actually a sofa table. Ten stainless steel cables intersect to form an exquisite diamond pattern near the bottom, while the lacquered Mahogany frame is bracketed at the corners with concrete blocks.

Io and Isotope are tall end tables that both sport fashionable wenge wood. While Io uses curved stainless steel rods, Isotope opts for a more columnar design with two planks of wood topped with 3/8″ tempered glass. I like the restrained use of aluminum trim in both tables, which helps to add a bit of gloss.

Although its namesake is an inert gas, the Argon coffee table is medley of dynamic elements. A complex, moebius-like network of stainless steel is the star of the show, an X-shaped Mahogany base, concrete legs and a tempered glass top (your choice of round or square) add even more visual interest.

The Mercury and Jupiter benches both feature relatively large slabs of concrete–these are not light pieces by any means. Both Mercury and Jupiter feature a gently curved, almost propeller-like Mahogany seat, but only the Mercury includes faintly-visible graphite lines which are sealed underneath lacquer.

Not all LAVASSA pieces are furniture-size–both the Barossa and Napa are wine holders that use the weight of a concrete base to counterbalance wine bottles near the top. The Barossa has an especially high center of gravity, giving it a somewhat precarious but sophisticated presence, while the Napa is perfect for counter tops. Although Peter does not mention prices for any of these pieces, you may make an inquiry by filling out his contact form.
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