Carl Hansen & Søn – RF1905 Sideways Coffee Table

The RF1905 Sideways Coffee Table features a harmonious, round design with a hand-crafted wooden frame made from solid FSC-certified oak or walnut, accented with brass brackets. Its reversible tabletop offers a choice between wood veneer with matte laminate or vibrant Italian Bianco Carrara marble. Designed by Danish designer Rikke Frost, this piece reflects her passion for blending different craft traditions and materials. Her portfolio showcases a seamless mix of traditional and contemporary styles across sofas, tables, chairs, and lamps with an organic flair.

Rikke Frost’s interest in crafts and materials began in her childhood in the small Danish town of Bov. This curiosity led her to study industrial design at The Aarhus School of Architecture. Despite her industrial focus, she gravitated towards furniture design, creating pieces for numerous esteemed Danish and international companies. Her background in industrial design influences her approach, ensuring that production feasibility is a key consideration from the start.

Frost selects materials, shapes, and techniques that integrate seamlessly into modern manufacturing processes. This approach is evident at Carl Hansen & Søn’s furniture factory in Denmark, where traditional crafts like wickerwork with woven paper cord coexist with high-tech production methods. The RF1905 Sideways Coffee Table exemplifies this blend, featuring a wooden frame, brass fittings, and a reversible tabletop available in oak or walnut veneer and laminate, or Italian marble. Additionally, it includes a shelf designed to hold devices such as mobiles, iPads, or remotes, encouraging users to enjoy being offline and in the moment