Handcrafted ash paired with minimal metal detailing strikes a genuine balance between sculptural and functional—it's modern without feeling cold. The oval silhouette is more forgiving than rectangular versions, working well in living rooms where traffic flow matters or seating arrangements aren't perfectly aligned. Style it with a low-pile rug to ground the leggy frame, or keep it spare with just a ceramic vessel and a stack of books. Worth noting: ash is a softer wood, so it'll develop character (read: marks) with use—something we find rather appealing.