Patricia Urquiola’s T Table (2006) for Kartell, is a collision of shatterproof plastic and organic form, or as the designer calls it, “a technological fossil.” The T stands for transgenic, which speaks to the technological research Urquiola transferred into an innovative surface that’s reminiscent of embroidery. “I love veils,” says the designer, “surfaces you can see through, but not glass.” The result is a visual and tactile effect that’s elegant but infused with a cozy domesticity. This is…read more