Quartz Amplifier Side Table By Jude Di Leo

Quartz amplifier side table by Jude Di LeoDimensions: 15”W x 13”D x 18”HMaterials: Solid quartz crystalPredecessor to our quartz amplifier coffee table, the quartz amplifier side table was inspired by quartz natural ability to amplify energy. Building upon the language of the gentle form established in the coffee table, this piece further pushes the boundaries of the material by testing its limits with balance and shape. One of the hardest materials on earth, quartz and takes an extremely long time to shape and polish. Each table is cut from a slab of pure quartz crystal and finished by hand.Jude Heslin Di Leo, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award nominee and NYCxDESIGN Awards winner, is a designer of custom interiors, furniture and products. With a deep commitment to the exploration of craftsmanship, Jude's work has a subtly penetrating feel. Since 2006, he has designed, managed and developed interior build-outs, furniture and decorative lighting elements for restaurants, retail, offices, residences, and experiential events. He co-founded the sustainable furniture company Bear & Lion with Bernardo Guillermo in 2007, where the duo self-produced original lines of contemporary work from their Brooklyn based studio. Over the course of his career Jude has collaborated with highly established architectural and interior design firms, developers, and artists on large scale projects. Jude received his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute, and studied graphic design while attending Rhode Island School of Design. He currently resides in New York’s Hudson Valley, and continues his education through his evolving work and curiosities.