Osis Edition Side Table By Llot Llov

The surface finish OSIS is an innovation developed by the Berlin-based studio LLOT LLOV, who studied the osmosis effects caused by salt on wood. The surface is painted monochrome or multi-color, and then salt is spread on the wet surface. Salt has the ability to absorb liquids from its surrounding as well as draw in the pigments of paint. The results are affected by the kind of salt used, humidity and length of reaction time. A series of experiments shows that big crystals tend to create big rims with strong contrasts, whereas fine crumbs of salt trigger more differentiated patterns with softer gradients. When combined with spruce wood, the salt draws the pigment into the natural flow of the grain, emphasizing the unique features of the original material.With OSIS edition 5 LLOT LLOV is deepening their understanding of the impact of salt on pigment. Color and surface patterns enter into a kind of dialogue with the shape of the modules. The table tops and bases are available in different colors and patterns via customization, though once fabricated table top and base are permanently connected.