Noa Coffee Table & Ottomans

Noa Coffee Table & Ottomans is a minimalist furniture created by Brooklyn-based designer Gregory Beson. The collection addresses a fundamental tension in contemporary domestic space – the need for furniture that accommodates both gathering and solitude, expansion and compression. Beson resolves this through a system where upholstered ottomans slide beneath a walnut table surface, creating a unified composition that reconfigures rather than disassembles. The pieces remain visually and functionally connected regardless of arrangement, a quality that distinguishes the collection from typical modular furniture where individual elements often feel orphaned when separated.

The walnut top, treated with oil and wax, develops a responsive surface that registers use over time. This finish tradition, rooted in Scandinavian and American studio furniture practices, prioritizes material honesty over preservation. The wood grain becomes an active participant in the design rather than a decorative overlay, its figure flowing across the substantial slab in patterns that shift with viewing angle and light quality.

The collection reflects Beson’s interest in objects meant for living rather than preservation. The ottomans function as footrests, additional seating, or informal side tables depending on need – a multiplicity of purpose that responds to how people actually occupy rooms rather than how furniture layouts typically dictate behavior. The system’s flexibility extends to customization possibilities in dimensions, wood species, and textile selections, acknowledging that domestic spaces vary widely in scale and character.

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