Corner at Tate Modern
Tables made from Coffee Waste for the Corner at Tate Modern
In collaboration with Holland Harvey Architects and Tate Modern, we created a series of bespoke tables and cake stands for Corner — the gallery’s new café and bar space overlooking the Thames.
What makes this project special is what the tables are made from: Tate’s own coffee waste, collected on-site and sent to our Brighton studio. There, we carefully baked the grounds to remove moisture before mixing them with shell waste to create a rich, tactile composite. The result is a beautifully dark, speckled surface that feels as grounded as it is elevated — a subtle nod to the materials’ past lives and the potential of circular design.
Commissioned as part of Holland Harvey’s broader redesign, the café is now a multi-functional, relaxed space that celebrates responsible design in a cultural setting. The use of reclaimed materials, including our coffee-shell composite, reflects the Tate’s commitment to innovation, accessibility and low-impact design thinking. The coffee table bases were crafted by Goldfinger using timber from felled trees.
The furniture we created is both functional and expressive, encouraging touch and curiosity while contributing to a calmer, more natural interior palette. From waste to warmth, the material tells a story that sits quietly beneath every interaction.
This project has been featured in Wallpaper*, Architects’ Journal, Frame Magazine, and more.
