A chunky coffee table with a lot of character, crafted out of solid pinewood.
![Pongo moodboard](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/0bc8b3a9-f582-4f13-9225-41b7daf31da7/5ce781ca-1316-4895-8f59-6a888df4233f_rw_3840.png?h=a7cfeb055f648d1ded8c3f837b4209b0)
When I couldn't find a coffee table I liked, I decided to make my own. I wanted a table with a friendly and inviting personality that would fit my studio apartment. The expression I sought was a timeless yet playful look with an organic design that attracts the eye. Inspiration came from nature, chunky 70s heels and Aalto's aesthetic.
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/0bc8b3a9-f582-4f13-9225-41b7daf31da7/c8aa076b-2adf-4fa3-b2c2-4815403fcc7b_rw_1920.png?h=2751b193fd008d8e26f44e085e161705)
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/0bc8b3a9-f582-4f13-9225-41b7daf31da7/e32c05a1-d06d-473e-9be5-72ce58f0a90a_rw_1920.png?h=b77e16b42451da3bf26754c21fad34f1)
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![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/0bc8b3a9-f582-4f13-9225-41b7daf31da7/972f5cb9-da58-4493-b04c-d67eec18c0f3_rw_3840.png?h=cc10906d60907f56c70257080c90012d)
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/0bc8b3a9-f582-4f13-9225-41b7daf31da7/ea0daa64-02cf-47e9-8474-017e072d1bf9_rw_1920.png?h=df8233818c7195ecb203b77820d96d5c)
![Pongo scale model with my niece](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/0bc8b3a9-f582-4f13-9225-41b7daf31da7/ca45dc79-14cf-454a-85e3-0015be85b1ff_rw_1200.png?h=295c81536ff0a7c771d1d1a005324f21)
Pongo is made of solid pinewood that feels enjoyable to the hand, with tapered legs that give stability and a sturdy character. The expression is a balance between a chubbiness and an airy feel.
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/0bc8b3a9-f582-4f13-9225-41b7daf31da7/c36e385f-e6fd-41d2-a33b-6918e6704cd6_rw_3840.png?h=4fe3ca20521a2b6e7897a32a2ae8b552)
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