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Helicon

Kensaku Oshiro, 2026

The Helicon table is born from the encounter between technical mastery and visual perception. A thin spun metal sheet takes shape in a continuous profile which, beneath the glass surface, generates an unexpected visual depth. The eye is guided toward the center by a fluid curve that seems to open the space, creating an almost hypnotic optical effect. The glass top becomes a transparent threshold: not merely a functional surface, but an element that reveals the table’s internal construction and amplifies its poetic dimension. The metal, crafted with precision, transforms into a light gesture that invites the gaze to explore the form.

The table’s visual lightness takes shape above all through the special glass top variant, capable of defining a precise character. Filigrana offers a graphic and contemporary interpretation thanks to a back-printed grid. The geometric pattern engages in dialogue with the metal structure, transforming the top into a distinct visual element, able to organize the space with elegance.

The expressive strength of this table lies in the contrast between materiality and lightness. The metal sheet—quintessentially solid and technical—is shaped through spinning until it becomes a fluid surface, almost soft to the eye. The glass top plays an essential role: it visually suspends the metal volume and allows the form to be perceived in its entirety. Viewed from above, the structure appears as a geometry that gathers into a gentle central convergence, creating a surprisingly harmonious perception of depth. The result is an object that unites constructive rigour and poetic sensitivity, where the precision of industrial craftsmanship translates into a light and elegant visual presence.

Helicon’s structure changes its voice through colour. Matte finishes do not reflect: they absorb light, hold it, and transform it into atmosphere. Dark tones sharpen the gesture, almost graphic, lending the table a deep sense of calm, while lighter nuances soften the design and allow the purity of its proportions to emerge—like a mark resting in space without sound. In every choice, Desalto colours restore tactility and silence: the structure enters into dialogue with its surroundings, shaping a different character each time.

Product information

Information
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Table with a base made from a spun metal sheet, shaped to form a continuous surface that generates a central cavity. The structure is lacquered in the matte colours of the Desalto collection. The glass top allows the internal geometry of the base to be observed, revealing the optical depth effect created by the spun metal sheet.

Dimensions
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HELICON

Height: 74 cm

Dimension:
Ø 160 cm
Ø 180 cm
Finishing Base
Matt Finishes
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B12 WHITE - MATT
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B34 LIGHT GREY - MATT
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B82 GREY - MATT
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B42 GRAFITE - MATT
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B46 BLACK - MATT
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B10 BECCO D'OCA ORANGE - MATT
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B56 RUGGINE - MATT
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B11 DARK RED - MATT
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B18 MELANZANA PURPLE - MATT
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B93 OLTREMARE BLUE - MATT
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B94 COBALTO BLUE - MATT
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B03 MARE GREEN - MATT
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B02 PRATO GREEN - MATT
Desalto Laccature 2024_B04_Verde Bosco_Opaco_Preview
B04 BOSCO GREEN - MATT
Desalto Laccature 2024_B24_Marrone_Opaco_Preview
B24 BROWN - MATT
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B22 BUNGEE BROWN - MATT
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B95 OCEANO BLUE - MATT
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B41 TORTORA - MATT
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B13 SABBIA - MATT
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B01 FERROMICACEO
Finishing Top
Glass
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E02 TRASPARENTE
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E32 BRONZO
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E65 GRIGIO EUROPA
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FILIGRANA
Designer
Kensaku-Oshiro

Kensaku Oshiro is an award-winning Japanese designer based in Milan, Italy. Born in 1977 on Okinawa Island, Kensaku spent his formative years in Japan before moving to Italy. He graduated from the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan in 1999 and, after significant work experiences at renowned design studios in Milan and London, he founded his own studio in Milan in 2015. Kensaku Oshiro’s design approach focuses on understanding the core values of the relevant culture and environment and highlighting them. He sees each project as a unique challenge to be solved on its own terms, distilling limitless possibilities down to a single ideal solution. Drawing on his multicultural experience, his work extends across a variety of fields, from product design to architectural projects, from high-quality craftsmanship to industrial-scale production.

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