Nigeria-based designer Olorunfemi Adewuyi’s work seems to promote the forgotten Nigerian art culture. His OS1 coffee table is a great example of this where traditional Nigerian craft techniques are combined with modern production methods to create one-of-a-kind furniture and collectible objects. Part of his latest Series 1 collection, the coffee table advocates the mission of bridging the gap between old and new.
Adewuyi has incorporated age-old methods such as timber carving and bronze casting from Benin City into the collection. Through his design studio Omi Collective, he aims to revive endangered craftsmanship from southern Nigeria.
The OS1 coffee table explores the concept of communal interaction through abstract design. It features three differently sized wooden tabletops with hand-carved edges, reminiscent of traditional African scarification. The tops are joined together by a bronze T cast in an age-old foundry in Benin.
The table design adopts sensuous curves for their tops and legs. The curve, terminating with straight carved lines became a recurring motif, which is identifiable on the tabletop and across the other objects in the series.
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It’s fascinating to see how the maker has left a personal touch on each piece, with hand-etched strokes clearly visible along the edges of the tops. The result of combining age-old practices with contemporary production methods gives a unique result every time. The OS1 coffee table will be present at the 2025 Stockholm Furniture Fair.
