Avio Oak End Table

Verified claims

Split-top design

Two oval halves separated by a gap represent two halves forming a whole.

Stability

Symmetrical base ensures stability despite the split top.

Design collaboration

Japanese designer Kazushige Miyake collaborated with German company Blomus.

Heirloom quality

Designed to last a lifetime and become a treasured heirloom.

Height fit

Height is 1–2 inches below typical sofa arms and suits low-profile seating.

Depth fit

12-inch depth is shallower than most sofa seats, tucking flush without protruding.

Tabletop usability

The split-top surface stays stable and offers room for a lamp, books, and a drink.

Leveling

Table lacks adjustable leveling feet; shims may be needed on uneven floors.

Durability

Minor scratches and dents can be sanded out and re-oiled, enabling decades of use.

Value

$649 CAD versus ~$500 for veneer; premium justified by solid oak longevity.

Dimensions

12-inch depth (30 cm) is nearly 4 inches shallower than veneer tables; 6.1 kg weight adds stability.

Humidity

Keep indoor humidity between 35–55% to prevent cracking or warping.

Cleaning

Clean with a damp cloth, wipe with the grain, and avoid silicone polishes.

Spill and heat protection

Blot spills immediately and use coasters to prevent stains and heat marks.

Scratch repair

Minor scratches can be sanded with fine-grit paper and re-oiled.

FSC certification

FSC chain-of-custody certification provides traceability from forest to market.

Heirloom longevity

Designed as a lifetime heirloom with a space-saving depth to reduce replacement.

Brand heritage

German family firm since 1921, from bicycle parts to precision woodworking.

Build quality

Precision-engineered base and solid oak for heirloom longevity.

Design identity

Japanese designer collaboration; 'Avio' means 'married' in Finnish.

Design concept

Kazushige Miyake designed the Avio table with a split-top that echoes the Finnish 'avio' (married), extending the motif to a stool and coffee table.

Structural balance

The symmetrical base provides stable support despite the split-top design.

Eco certification

FSC-certified oak with full chain-of-custody documentation

Brand story

German brand Blomus (1921) and Japanese designer Miyake; Avio series includes matching stool and coffee table

Finish type

The oiled finish can be lightly sanded and re-oiled to remove scratches and wear.

Surface care

Spills must be blotted immediately and coasters are mandatory to prevent stains.

Matching pieces

Stool (45 cm) and coffee table match end table, $435-$1,025.

Material

Solid FSC-certified oak that can be refinished

Design heritage

Collaboration between Japanese designer Kazushige Miyake and Blomus (est. 1921)

Size and fit

12-inch depth fits tight spaces, 17.75-inch height matches low sofa armrests

Collection coordination

Part of a collection with matching stool and coffee table

Product record

Title

Avio Oak End Table

Brand

Blomus

Price

649 CAD

Availability

In stock

The split‑top design and its meaning

• The Avio line’s name derives from the Finnish word for ‘married,’ with the two tabletops visibly coming together as a literal representation of two parts forming a whole — a considered detail that gives the table a story beyond utility.
• Despite the gap, the symmetrical base joins the two halves into a single stable structure, so the 55 cm wide surface can support items like trays, books, or lamps that bridge the split without tipping — the divide is visual, not structural.
• Japanese designer Kazushige Miyake collaborated with Blomus on the Avio series, blending Japanese minimalist symmetry with European solid-oak construction — a cross-cultural design signature that moves the table beyond generic accent furniture.
• The split-top motif extends across the Avio collection: a matching stool (with the same 45 cm seat height as the table's top) and a coffee table repeat the divided-yet-unified language, allowing coordinated room sets.

Kazushige Miyake’s design philosophy

• The table is produced by Blomus, a fourth-generation family company founded in 1921 as a bicycle parts manufacturer — that engineering DNA, now expressed through precise woodworking, gives the Avio a build quality rooted in over a century of German industrial tradition.

Ideal height and proportions for your sofa

• Standard end table guidance recommends staying 1–2 inches shorter than the sofa arm height, and the Avio's 17.75-inch stature ensures it always reads as a deliberate, unobtrusive surface rather than a visual barrier beside seating of any arm height up to about 20 inches.
• At 12 inches deep, the Avio is narrower than nearly all standard sofa seats and chairs, satisfying the common advice that an end table's depth should not exceed the seating depth — which means it tucks neatly beside a sofa without protruding into room traffic.
• For sofas with low arms or no arms, where a standard-height table would hover awkwardly above the seat, the Avio's 17.75-inch height aligns with the 'throw pillow' rule — using the pillow top as a height gauge — so it sits at a natural reach beside a deep, low-slung lounge chair or modular sectional.
• The 21.75-inch round top defies the expectation that a low table feels cramped; it supplies enough space for a lamp, book stack, and drink, so the Avio functions as a true side surface rather than merely a decorative perch.

How it compares to other modern oak tables

• The Ismo side table by Sami Kallio uses oak veneer at €337 (~$500 CAD), while the Avio steps up to solid FSC-certified oak for roughly $150 more — a material upgrade that delivers greater longevity, resistance to wear, and the option to sand and refinish, making the Avio the choice for those who view a side table as a long-term furnishing rather than a disposable accent.
• Blomus explicitly badges the Avio with FSC certification, a transparency that the Ismo product page omits, making the Avio the straightforward choice for buyers who need documented sustainable forestry provenance alongside their design purchase.
• The Avio's 12-inch depth (30 cm) is nearly 4 inches shallower than the Ismo's 15.7-inch width (40 cm), a dimension that in practice makes the Avio viable beside a narrow apartment sofa or in a hallway where a larger square footprint would impede traffic — a real-world fit advantage that no assembly instruction communicates.

FSC certification and European craftsmanship

• The Avio table is designed with heirloom longevity in mind — solid oak construction and a design philosophy that aims for the piece to 'last a lifetime and become a treasured family heirloom' — which means its environmental footprint is amortized over decades of use rather than the short lifespan of trend-driven furniture.
• The Avio table's FSC-certification means its oak is tracked under the FSC-STD-40-004 chain-of-custody standard, which requires that certified wood be identified and separated from non-certified material at every stage from forest to store — guaranteeing that no illegally logged or environmentally destructive wood enters the supply chain, a level of assurance that goes far beyond a simple 'sustainable' claim.