Helicon

Helicon - Desalto table

The Helicon table is born from the encounter between technical gesture and visual perception. A thin, turned metal sheet takes shape in a continuous profile that, beneath the glass surface, generates a surprising visual depth.

The gaze is guided towards the center by a fluid curve that seems to open up the space, creating an unexpected and almost hypnotic optical effect.

The glass top thus becomes a transparent threshold: not just a functional surface, but an element that reveals the internal construction of the table and amplifies its poetic dimension. The metal material, precisely crafted, transforms into a light gesture that invites the eye to explore the form.

The expressive power of this table lies in the contrast between material and lightness. The metal sheet, a solid and technical material par excellence, is shaped through turning until it becomes a fluid surface, almost soft to the eye. The glass top plays an essential role: it visually suspends the metallic mass and allows the shape to be appreciated in its entirety. From above, the structure appears as a geometry that gathers in a gentle central convergence, creating a surprisingly harmonious perception of depth. The result is an object that combines constructive rigor and poetic sensitivity, where the precision of industrial processing translates into a light and elegant visual presence.

The structure of Helicon changes its voice with color. The matte finishes do not reflect: they absorb light, retain it, and transform it into atmosphere. A dark tone makes the gesture sharper, almost graphic, giving the table a deep calmness, while light shades lighten the design and let the purity of proportions emerge, like a mark that rests silently in space. In every choice, Desalto colors deliver touch and silence: the structure dialogues with the environment, designing a different character each time.

Dimensions

• Ø 160 x H 74 cm
• Ø 180 x H 74 cm

Kensaku Oshiro design