Side Table Papyrus Ø60сm The MET

The Papyrus side table resembles an ancient architectural ornament reimagined as a modern piece. Its base unfolds like petals in perfect symmetry, evoking a stone flower rising from the desert. The dark oak veneer with expressive grain enhances the monumentality of the form, while the flowing lines transform it into a sculpture uniting nature and architecture.

The historical prototype of this table reaches back to Ancient Egypt. Its design is inspired by a papyrus-motif capital that once crowned the column of a kiosk built in front of the Temple of Amun at Hibis, in the Kharga Oasis. Dating from 380–343 BCE, this column, now preserved in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, combines stylized depictions of papyrus and foxtail flatsedge plants — an early example of composite capitals where natural motifs merge into a unified decorative form. The Papyrus table translates this rhythm and symmetry into a modern sculpture, turning an ancient symbol into a contemporary piece of art.

This side table makes a striking complement to a lounge area, bedroom, or reading nook, adding a sense of majestic serenity. It integrates seamlessly into art deco, neoclassical, eclectic, and contemporary interiors, where it highlights historical references and enriches the atmosphere with cultural depth.

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Designed for indoor use.
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