The “Melting Heart” side table is a sculptural object that reflects on humanity in the age of algorithms. Positioned between a functional object and a symbol, it explores how design can reintroduce emotional depth into an increasingly rationalised and digitalised world.

Inspired by the form of a melting heart, the table conveys softness, vulnerability and emotional depth. In a world increasingly shaped by algorithmic logic, “Melting Heart” acts as a subtle gesture of compassion: metal becomes a medium for empathy and the transformative power of love, capable of softening even the hardest surfaces. The angular edges of the tabletop symbolise pixels, while the X-shaped leg evokes the intimacy of a kiss. Together, these elements connect human emotion with a computer-driven world, combining digital abstraction with intimate symbolism.

The table is made with minimalist precision. A carefully bent sheet-metal top is supported by a single X-shaped leg, fixed with two screws. This construction emphasises clarity, structural honesty and sculptural lightness.
Produced in aluminium or stainless steel, the piece embodies longevity and the principles of circular design. In the production of the aluminium version, laser-cut leftover parts are transformed into wearable brooches, extending the life of the object beyond its primary function and turning waste into a gesture of connection.