The Asner End Table from Surya pursues minimalist vocabulary through arched openings carved into solid mango wood that form a cubic volume. Oval voids pierce each side panel, creating visual passageways that lighten the cube's mass without compromising structural integrity. The openings introduce negative space as an active design element rather than simply removing material for decoration. Indian craftspeople shape each table by cutting and finishing wood to reveal grain patterns across both flat surfaces and curved voids.