Morph is an award-winning sculptural furniture piece in strained bamboo and brass, exploring balance, tension, and the transformation of dense materials into soft, fluid form. Winner of the Platinum Award for Furniture Design at the 2026 Tokyo Design Awards.
The Morph Collection
Morph is Studio 52’s signature sculptural table, defined by its fluid form, balanced proportions, and material expression. The bamboo base is carved from solid and refined through a multi step process, carefully shaped, sanded, and sealed to reveal a subtle shimmering end grain. This results in a smooth, tactile surface that contrasts with the precision of the brass top.
A circular brass surface introduces a precise geometric counterpoint to the organic base. Its restrained form establishes a dialogue between warm metal and natural fibre, balancing curvature with clarity. The top appears to hover lightly above the sculpted support, reinforcing a sense of equilibrium and controlled tension. The juxtaposition of material and geometry creates a subtle contrast between fluidity and precision.
Morph is a sculptural table positioned at the intersection between furniture and sculpture. The piece explores how dense structural materials can be shaped to convey softness, tension, and balance while remaining stable and functional. It examines the visual paradox between weight and lightness, questioning how mass can be perceived as fluid through proportion, curvature, and surface articulation.
Dimensions
406 mm (H) × 406 mm (W) × 381 mm (D)
Top diameter: 305 mm
Solid strained bamboo
Machined brass
Hand finished, with a refined natural surface
Concealed fixing system
Limited edition
The base is formed from solid strained bamboo, shaped through an intensive process of carving and refinement. Rather than concealing the material’s inherent grain, the design works with it, allowing the directional fibres to articulate the surface and reinforce the sense of movement within the form. The resulting volume appears to drape under its own weight, as though gravity has acted upon a pliable mass. This visual softness contrasts with the structural performance required of the form, which must accommodate the cantilevered element above. The geometry is carefully calibrated to distribute load while maintaining a minimal footprint, creating a controlled equilibrium between support and suspension.
Delivery
Each piece is made to order. Following purchase, Morph is produced and finished within 6–8 weeks before dispatch.
You will receive a confirmation once your order is ready to ship, along with tracking details. For time-sensitive requests, please contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate.
Shipping
Shipping rates are calculated at checkout. Each Studio 52 piece is carefully packaged using protective materials, with an emphasis on minimising waste where possible. All works are double boxed to ensure safe transit.
We ship via trusted couriers for all domestic and international orders. For international shipments, duties and taxes may be applied once the work reaches its destination country. These charges are determined by local customs authorities and are the responsibility of the recipient.
For larger or multiple orders, please contact us directly to arrange a tailored shipping solution. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at info@st52.com.
