Designed for a need

When Joseph D’Urso can’t find the furniture he needs for an interior design project, he designs it himself. In 1980 he needed a large-scale coffee table for a client’s New York City loft,  but everything on the market was made for small seating arrangements. In addition, he wanted a table on wheels so his client could reconfigure the space as needed.

Architectural utility

When the D’Urso Occasional Table was first designed, it was
said to “redefine the architecture of the low table”. From its two-level structure to its caster wheels, every part of this table is thoughtfully engineered and eminently functional. It’s a small piece of architecture within a living space.

Clean lines

Durably constructed of welded steel with polished and glossy finishes, the D’Urso Occasional Table picks up reflections of objects around it and becomes part of the overall environment. The way it interacts with other things takes it beyond what it is.

Open storage, Discreet mobility

The open lower shelf works as a second tabletop—a space to store and display books and objects—while leaving the top surface clear and uncluttered. Because the items below are still visible, they’re celebrated but not in the way. “It’s like a room with a skylight,” says designer Joseph D’Urso

Concealed casters make the table easy to move—whether for cleaning or reconfiguring a floorplan—and create lightness in how it floats slightly off the floor.