Zaha Hadid's final furniture collection for London's David Gill Gallery is made of walnut and leather, a reference to antique furniture from the 50s and 60s (+ slideshow).
UltraStellar is the last furniture collection that Hadid created for her long-term gallerist and close friend David Gill before she suffered a fatal heart attack in March at the age of 65.
The UltraStellar furniture collection, the last designed by Zaha Hadid for David Gill Gallery before her untimely death, includes a walnut table
The collection ? finished by her practice, Zaha Hadid Architects ? references mid-century furniture through its use of wood rather than Hadid's typical material of choice, clear acrylic.
Walnut, chosen for its colour, is curved into Hadid's famous fluid and sinuous lines. The designer aimed to create sturdy pieces that appear lightweight. The table is made up of four parts that each have a deep ripple at their centre
"My partner was inspired by seeing some of the timber antiques from the 50s and 60s," explained Patrik Schumacher, who worked closely with Hadid on UltraStellar.

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"We've been looking at furniture for a while and looking recently at carbon fibre and trying to achieve more lightness and robustness at the same time," he continued. "We realised that timber can be very strong and very light."
The large dining table features an oval-shaped top with a lent...