Table B

Design

Table B originated in 2005 as a reinterpretation of the extruded aluminum profile developed for the Hypostila system.

Konstantin Grcic transformed this technical element into a table with an essential, long, and slender silhouette, in which the structure and the tabletop appear to merge into a single, continuous form.

Formal reduction is a core aspect of the project: minimal components, precise proportions, and a construction that maintains visual lightness, even in its longest configurations.

The result is a rigorous yet versatile table—a true expression of Grcic’s design philosophy, which seeks to achieve the maximum effect through the minimum number of elements.

Functionality and modularity

Table B is conceived as a highly configurable system.

It is available with:

- Lengths ranging from 1 to 5 meters
- Three different widths
- Various leg types
- An aluminum tabletop
- A Forbo tabletop

This extensive range of configuration options allows the table to adapt seamlessly to everything from domestic interiors to large professional and contract environments.

The more compact versions can serve as dining tables or workstations, while the longer versions are particularly well-suited for meeting rooms, shared spaces, and large communal areas.

Materials and sustainability

The structural profile is crafted from Hydro extruded aluminum, composed of 95% recycled aluminum.

This material offers a combination of:

- High strength
- Low weight
- Structural stability
- Water resistance
- Suitability for outdoor use

The use of recycled aluminum also helps reduce the consumption of virgin raw materials, aligning the project with a more resource-conscious approach.

Tabletops and finishes

Table B is available with two different types of tabletops:

- Aluminum
- Forbo

The aluminum version emphasizes the material continuity of the design and the technical character of the structure.

The Forbo variant, by contrast, introduces a surface with a distinct tactile and visual quality, expanding the options for customizing the table to suit its environment.

Integrated cable management

An optional cable management kit is available for Table B, designed primarily for professional settings and meeting rooms.

This solution transforms Table B into a fully equipped workstation, keeping the surface tidy while preserving the minimalist character of the design.

Indoor and outdoor use

Thanks to its combination of lightness, strength, and water resistance, Table B is suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

In a residential setting, it can serve as a centerpiece for a dining area or a spacious contemporary living room.

In professional environments, it functions effectively as a meeting table or a shared workspace, while outdoors it is well-suited for terraces, social areas, and hospitality projects.

The variety of available sizes and bases allows the same design identity to be adapted to a wide range of different contexts.

An award-winning design

Designed in 2005, Table B received the Red Dot Design Award in 2011.

This recognition highlights the quality of a design that successfully combines structural research, versatility, and a high degree of formal reduction.

The visual lightness of its profile, coupled with the ability to span significant lengths, makes Table B one of the most representative projects of Konstantin Grcic’s approach.