Cassina 'Sengu Round Marble Low Table'—Urquiola's 2020 Piece That Translates Sofa Language into a Table
A Table That Designs the Center of the Living Room 'Low'
A low table fills the space in front of the sofa, but it's also a 'reference point' that determines the sight line and the height of movement. Cassina's Sengu Round Marble Low Table combines a marble base and wooden top in clear contrast, organizing the design so that structure takes precedence over decoration. The simple composition created by the circular top, vertical support, and weighty base anchors the center of the space.
How Cassina Approaches 'Contemporary'
Cassina is known for its strength in reproducing modern design, but it also prioritizes 'the persuasiveness of structure' in collaborations with contemporary designers. The Sengu Low Table is a 2020 product designed by Patricia Urquiola, extending living room objects within the same conceptual world as the sofa of the same name. The official product page introduces this table as a 'collection of low tables in three heights' that is configured together with the sofa. Cassina Product Archive Collection Features Trusted Product Page
The Design Starting Point Implied by the Name 'Sengu'
Sengu is known as a term referring to the periodic reconstruction ritual of Japanese Shinto shrines, and Urquiola interpreted this concept as 'ritual of the threshold' and 'repetition of composition' to develop the sofa. The low table brings that narrative in a more concise form, approaching it more as creating an atmosphere through 'combination of different materialities' rather than lengthy explanation of the same material. In other words, rather than adding decorative details, it interlocks the surface of wood with the mass of marble, stably anchoring the landscape in front of the sofa. Sengu Sofa (Concept/Background) Sengu Low Table (Year/Designer)
Key Points Understood Through Form, Structure, and User Experience
The circular top has a strong character of 'gathering toward the center' rather than dispersing the gaze, making it better suited to sofas than lounge chairs. Additionally, the marble base keeps the center low, so the landscape doesn't shake even when light objects or trays are placed on it. Cassina describes this model with a combination of wooden panel top and matte brushed marble base, positioning material contrast as the core of the design. Composition/Material Overview Product Structure Explanation
Impression After Installation: 'Quiet Contrast' Created by Walnut and Carrara
Based on customer reviews, delivery was completed on December 1, 2025, and we chose the walnut and Carrara marble combination. With just a single round table, the center in front of the sofa becomes clearly defined, and the warmth of wood and the cool density of marble achieve balance. The size is Ø65·height 40 configuration, which is relatively compact, making it suitable for an arrangement that leaves generous seating space without oversizing the table.
What Spaces Work Best With This Table
The Sengu Round Marble Low Table is more of a 'reference point for organizing the center of the living room' than a 'table for placing many things on.' Beside bright-toned fabric sofas, the marble creates a clear contrast, and on dark wood floors, the grain of the top and floor connects, adding a calm density. Even in spaces like lounges and lobbies where sight lines move, the form isn't exaggerated, so it maintains a presence without needing objects on top.
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