Step Table

Designed and developed: 2020. Versatility is the defining feature of Andreas Kowalewski’s geometric Step Side Table, whose function is determined by the user: is it a step ladder, footstool, bookcase, low table or bedside table? You choose – or you can adapt it to different needs, surroundings or times of day. Durable and able to withstand great weight, the table’s design is intentionally ambiguous: an object that is not clearly identifiable for its purpose. Kowalewski initially trained as a carpenter, and his mastery of wood crafting is evident: the piece’s rigid U- and L-shaped elements connect optically as if pushed into each other, hiding and revealing space while combining heaviness and lightness in a harmonious whole.