Foster and Partners wanted a simple all-aluminum table that wouldn’t detract from their world-class interiors. Oh, and it had to stack 10 high. And be made of recycled aluminum. And super strong. And fire proof. And light weight. And of course, comfortable. Not so simple.

Brushed tables are anodized, an electrolytic process that changes the surface of the aluminum chair from aluminum to diamond-hard aluminum oxide.  Guaranteed for Life.