A ripple in time weighs 9

Tables play an integral part in the functionality of our homes, but do they need to be weighty, unmovable juggernauts? Designer Benjamin Hubert thinks not.

Aptly named Ripple after its corrugated plywood composition, Hubert's table is the world's lightest timber table, weighing in at just 9kgs.

The 2.5x1m table uses 70-80 per cent less material than standard timber tables and can be easily assembled and manoeuvred by a single person, while its structural design makes it impressively sturdy and strong.