Tubbed

“Tubbed” represents my exploration into creating the ideal concrete mixture for furniture design. Throughout this process of trial and error, I’ve experimented with countless mixtures, each one unique in its composition. Rather than discarding the excess concrete, I use it to craft tabletops, resulting in a series of side tables where every piece tells its own story. Some surfaces are smooth, while others are rugged and porous; the colors range from solid shades to speckled, organic patterns—each table a one-of-a-kind result of this material journey.

Creating strong yet lightweight concrete furniture is much like a chef perfecting a recipe, finding just the right balance of ingredients: sand, cement, water, and select additives. With “Tubbed,” I push the boundaries of concrete’s potential, experimenting with color by adding pigment and testing different mixing techniques to capture the fluidity of concrete just before it solidifies.

In honoring the traditional tools and methods of working with concrete, I use a tub—typically employed for mixing—as the mold for each piece, embedding a sense of craftsmanship in the process. The legs, made from rebar, are angled to provide stability while maintaining a light, airy look. Rebar, commonly used to reinforce concrete, connects the piece back to its industrial roots, highlighting both the strength and the aesthetic potential of these materials.