Roca Nested Coffee Tables are minimal nested coffee tables designed by Los Angeles-based studio ŌMBIA STUDIO. In the shadowed corner of Cristina Moreno’s Los Angeles studio, the Roca Nested coffee tables emerge like geological formations frozen in time. Their presence speaks to a deeper narrative about the intersection of Colombian craftsmanship and contemporary design language, where each piece bears the intimate marks of hand-sculpted precision.

The coffee tables, with their mixed media composition and matte black finish, exemplify Moreno’s distinctive approach to furniture design. Like sedimentary layers compressed over millennia, these pieces reveal their story through texture and form. The name “Roca” – Spanish for rock – is no accident, as each table appears to have been carved from solid stone, though their true material composition speaks to Moreno’s innovative craftsmanship.

What’s particularly striking about these nested tables is how they challenge our expectations of geometric precision in contemporary furniture. Their organic, almost primordial forms recall the eroded landscapes of Colombia’s diverse typography, yet they remain decidedly modern in their execution. The matte black finish unifies the pieces while highlighting the intentional imperfections that make each table unique – a testament to Ōmbia’s philosophy of celebrating the handmade.

Moreno’s work sits within a broader movement of designers returning to artisanal practices, yet her approach feels distinctly personal. While contemporaries like Faye Toogood and Max Lamb also explore the intersection of sculpture and furniture, Moreno’s pieces carry a specific cultural resonance that sets them apart. The Roca tables don’t simply reference natural forms; they embody the traditional craftsmanship of Colombian artisans while speaking to a global design vocabulary.