The Gubi Dining Table – Elliptical, designed in 2013 by the Komplot Design studio and published by the Danish company Gubi, is a timeless piece that embodies the organic grace of Scandinavian design. With its flowing curves and warm aesthetic, it marries Danish craftsmanship with contemporary versatility, offering a convivial space for modern interiors.
Design and features
The Gubi Dining Table – Elliptical seduces with its refined silhouette, where a softly contoured top rests on delicately curved legs, evoking natural harmony. Measuring 230 cm long, 120 cm wide and 73 cm high, it comfortably seats 8 to 10 people, perfect for lively meals or professional meetings. Available in oak, American walnut or black-stained ash, each finish highlights the rich grain of the wood, imparting timeless elegance and tactile warmth.
Made with a 22 mm MDF top covered in semi-matt varnish veneer, and laminated wood legs, the table combines sturdiness and visual lightness. Its curved legs, which subtly flare out towards the top, optimize space for chairs while conferring impeccable stability. Perfect for a breakfast nook, office or dining room, it harmonizes with iconic chairs such as the Gubi 3D Chair, sharing an organic design language, while complementing any type of seating with ease thanks to its classic expression.
Background and heritage
Komplot Design, founded in 1987 by Danish architect Poul Christiansen (b. 1947) and Russian-Danish designer Boris Berlin (b. 1953), is a multidisciplinary studio based in Copenhagen. Trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen for Christiansen and the Institute of Applied Arts in Leningrad for Berlin, the duo combine an experimental approach with innovative production techniques. Their portfolio, which includes the Gubi 3D chair (2003), exhibited at MoMA in 2004, reflects a bold philosophy combining functionality and aesthetics. Winners of several awards, they collaborate with brands such as Gubi, Hay and Le Klint.
Launched in 2013, the Gubi Dining Table – Elliptical is part of a series that includes round and rectangular versions, all characterized by iconic curved legs. Designed to evoke the sophisticated simplicity of Danish design, it responds to a quest for timeless elegance while remaining functional. Its organic aesthetic and natural materials pay homage to Scandinavian craftsmanship, while offering a versatility that transcends styles and eras.
Edition by Gubi
Gubi, founded in Copenhagen in 1967 by Lisbeth and Gubi Olsen, is a Danish design house renowned for its re-editions of classics and collaborations with contemporary designers. Headed today by Jacob Gubi Olsen, the brand excels in creating timeless pieces that fuse past and present. The Gubi Dining Table – Elliptical, released in 2013, like the entire Gubi Dining Table collection, embodies this commitment through meticulous craftsmanship and sustainable materials, such as carefully selected certified wood. Its studied simplicity and warm finishes make it an adaptable piece, capable of enriching any space with its understated elegance and functionality.
