The stone is the star of the show in these tables designed by Michael Anastassiades with the specific intention of highlighting the opulence of the marbles chosen for his collection ‘Love Me, Love Me Not’. In the words of the designer, “I wanted to use regal colours which conveyed a sense of the grandiose, through the sumptuousness that is associated with marble.

“Simultaneously, I didn’t want to overwhelm the eye, so it was necessary to strike a balance between this lavishness and the functionality and of lightness of the tables.”

Instead of the highly polished look often associated with marble, the designer chose a matte finish so as to bring a more contemporary touch to the stones, highlighting their specific qualities through this subdued process.