Round cafe table by Jorge Pensi
1st December 2007
It must be quite satisfying and flattering to realize that something you’ve created has become a classic in just a short span of time, relatively speaking. Just like Jorge Pensi’s round café table. It was only in 1988 that Pensi created this piece of furniture, yet it has now become one of the standards for European outdoor cafes.
The Pensi round table was designed to go along with his Toledo Stacking Chair. It’s manufactured in Spain by Amat-3 for Kroll in full compliance with Pensi’s specifications. The table measures 28.25 inches high and its stainless steel table top has a diameter of23 inches. The table top features a sanded disc pattern, though a metallic laminate one that is resistant to ultraviolet rays is also available. It’s perfect for establishments that need commercial bistro tables for outdoor use.
The table has a polished and anodized tubular aluminum column. The polished and anodized cast aluminum base rests on silicon glides, which won’t leave scratch marks on the floor. Also, it isn’t just floor-friendly, it’s environment-friendly as well since it is made with recyclable materials. And with its low-emission properties, the Pensi round table is certified to be compliant with Greenguard Indoor Air Quality standards. This certification, established by the Greenguard Environmental Institute, lets us know that a certain product comes up to par when it comes to chemical and particle emissions, any excess amount of which is harmful to one’s health.
Pensi’s collection of tables has won him numerous awards, including the 1990 Design Center Stuttgart Award. He is originally from Argentina, but now lives and works in Spain where he’s been a major contributor to the local and international furniture design scene.
