ED BERRIOS

.0027 B

Dimensions

183 cm (W, pair) × 81 cm (D) × 30 / 38 cm (H, low / high)

Materials

Blackened bronze over solid wood core. Hand-patinated bronze finish. Nubuck leather edition available.

Collection

TEXTURE & TENSION SERIES
The piece is conceived as a study of two sculptural masses in dialogue — a pair of low blackened bronze tables whose forms interlock through a single stepped gesture. Together they read as one continuous composition; apart, they become two independent architectural volumes. The larger element is a broad, low rectangular slab with softened corners and a recessed plinth that lifts the mass subtly above the floor. The companion piece rises slightly higher and introduces a pronounced stepped profile, allowing it to nest seamlessly into the primary volume. When joined, the two forms meet at a single continuous seam, creating the impression of a larger monolithic body divided by a precise incision. Executed in hand-patinated blackened bronze over solid wood cores, both pieces share the same deep graphite finish. The surface reveals subtle shifts in tone, moving between charcoal, bronze, and warm metallic undertones as light travels across the rounded edges. The patina softens reflections, emphasizing material depth and sculptural presence rather than shine. The defining gesture is the stepped intersection between the two tables. Rather than functioning as separate objects placed together, the pair is conceived as a single form interrupted and reassembled. The varying heights create a gentle topography, introducing shadow, rhythm, and visual tension while maintaining the calm geometry of the composition. The recessed plinth beneath each element allows the volumes to hover lightly above the floor, reinforcing the balance between mass and lightness. Whether arranged as one composition or separated within a room, the relationship between the two forms remains evident. Suited to private residences, collectors’ interiors, hospitality environments, and gallery settings where a pair of sculptural objects is asked to define a seating landscape — two bronze volumes conceived as architectural forms before furniture. Also available in a hand-burnished nubuck leather edition.