Tobi-Ishi Outdoor Coffee Table

Tobi-Ishi Outdoor Coffee Table by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for B&B Italia transforms ancient Japanese garden philosophy into contemporary outdoor luxury. Named after the polished ornamental stones used in traditional Zen gardens, this sculptural masterpiece embodies the designers’ profound appreciation for Eastern aesthetics and British architectural precision. The iconic overhanging top paired with vertical trapezoidal bases set at right angles creates an essential sculptural figure that appears to shift and change depending on your viewpoint—a meditation on balance, harmony, and perspective.

Crafted entirely from Ultra High Performance Concrete in four sophisticated colorways, this weather-resistant table brings museum-quality design to outdoor living spaces. The material’s natural aging process—including characteristic micro-crazing and surface fiber visibility—celebrates the beauty of time’s passage, making each piece a unique expression of durability meeting artistry. This outdoor interpretation of Barber & Osgerby’s acclaimed indoor collection represents their mastery of industrial processes and fine art sensibilities, creating furniture that functions as both practical surface and contemplative sculpture.

Materials

• Construction: Ultra High Performance Concrete with structural polyethylene fibers
• Surface Treatment: Impregnating product that protects from water and grease while remaining air-permeable
• Hardware: Galvanized sheet metal attachment plates with stainless steel feet
• UV Protection: Integrated UV-resistant and abrasion-resistant coating
• Frost Resistance: Freeze-thaw degradation prevention technology
• Colors: Available in grey cement, anthracite cement, green cement, and brick cement
• Dimensions: 57.5″W × 35.25″D × 12.375″H (146cm × 89.5cm × 31.5cm)