In collaboration with the metal worker William Whiteside from Samco Welding, we have created a unique and contemporary furniture piece. After a year of planning and prototyping, Solero is now part of the beautifully curated and elegant Gabriel Ross collection.

The coffee table has a modern design based on solar and geometrical patterns. Straight lines are used in various directions and angles, creating an engaging and distinct view from the top. The quarter circle represents the sun and serves as the focal point of the table’s structure, whereas the sun’s rays supply the body of the piece. The Studio also offers the mirror image of the original design to allow the client to decide which works best in the layout of their space.

The base is powder-coated steel with a beautiful oil rub bronze, which adds an appealing texture to the piece. The 1/2” tempered glass top showcases the composition and pattern of the piece. The dimensions of the Solero coffee table are 48”L x 29”W x 18 ½”H.

In this new local collaboration, Arostegui teamed up with the skilled metal worker William Whiteside from Samco Welding. Although this is the first collaborative work that is displayed in the Gabriel Ross showroom, Samco has been the manufacturer of all the metal designs from the Studio.

Solero coffee table prototyping process with William Whiteside from Samco.

Gabriel Ross is a retailer located in Victoria, BC, that offers the most sought after and respected manufacturers and designers of authentic mid-century modern and contemporary furniture, lighting and home accessories. From Herman Miller, Knoll, Alessi and Vitra to Fritz Hansen and Tom Dixon, the Gabriel Ross products are some of the most distinctive designs of our time. GR Shop is a nation-wide retailer, offering free shipping across Canada.

Founded in 2014 by Chilean Designer Cristian Arostegui G., Arostegui Studio is a furniture and design business based in Victoria, BC. With a focus on quality and sustainability, Arostegui Studio is constantly experimenting with the blending of different and local materials to create exciting residential and commercial pieces. The studio is very proud that their furniture collection, custom made furniture, prototypes and products designs are carefully crafted by local skilled makers on the island. On 2015, one of Arostegui’s designs was the juror selection at the IDS West and nominated to the German Design Award 2016- Excellent Product Design.