Piet Hein was, in fact, a polymath, whose studies ranged from mathematics to architecture to poetry. He went on to use the harmonious elliptical form in many other works, such as the seat and back of the Piet Hein chairs.
The No 7 coffee table is inspired by the unique curves of the backrest of Helge Sibast's 1953 Sibast No 7 chair. The same shape is used to mold the table's two-legged foundation.
The No 7 coffee table is inspired by the unique curves of the backrest of Helge Sibast's 1953 Sibast No 7 chair. The same shape is used to mold the table's two-legged foundation.