Oru medium steel side table product image (primary)
Two matte dark metal side tables are visible; each has a round top, a short central column, and a crossed flat-panel base.

Blomus

Oru Medium Steel Side Table

CA$479.00CAD
In Stock

The Oru Medium Steel Side Table is a steel side table with a round top and a crossed flat-panel base, inspired by the Japanese art of origami. It can be used as a side or bedside table. It has a diameter of 20 inches (50 cm), a height of 15.75 inches (40 cm), and a steel frame; some assembly is required.

Material
Steel frame
Category
Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > End Tables

Color

Black

Size

MEDIUM

Specifications

Medium steel side table with origami-inspired design, made of steel, requires assembly.

Geometric steel side table with origami-inspired design.

Material
Steel frame
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
20x20x15.75 in
Category
Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > End Tables

Additional Attributes

  • steel frame
  • origami design
  • folded steel sheets
  • three-dimensional design
  • opposing radii
  • delicately curved junctions
  • can be used as side or bedside table
  • some assembly required

Product Insights

Oru Medium Steel Side Table by Blomus uses origami-inspired folded steel as the load-bearing geometry, with opposing radii creating a visual twist that shifts with perspective. Its core promise is tool-free assembly mimicking origami, producing a stable, smooth-edged surface at 7.1 kg that is portable, storable flat, and modular with other ORU sizes. The main tradeoff: a lightweight, design-forward piece built from durable stainless steel with powder coating, earning a German Design Award and international exhibition presence, at 479 CAD, balancing everyday stability with artistic expression.

Verified claims

Design concept
Origami-inspired folded steel is the load-bearing geometry itself.
Visual dynamics
Opposing radii generate a subtle visual twist that changes with perspective.
Assembly and mobility
Tool-free assembly and 7.1 kg make the table stable yet easy to move.
Durability
Stainless steel substrate resists rust; powder coating resists abrasion.
Awards
German Design Award winner and 2020 Newcomer nominee
Designer credentials
Robin Scholtysik is a designer and master carpenter; blomus entrusted him with the full ORU series
Media and exhibition presence
Shown at imm Cologne and Maison & Objet; featured in Schöner Wohnen
Assembly ritual
Three steel parts interlock without tools in a ritual that mirrors origami folding.
Safety & stability
Smooth-edged steel panels assemble safely into a stable everyday surface.
Portability
At 7.1 kg and tool-free, it can be moved, stored flat, or paired with another size.
Modular pairing
Combine medium with small ORU for a two-surface coffee table grouping.
Collection expandability
Start with this side table, then add matching bench, console, or wall shelf.
Tool-free reconfiguration
Tool-free assembly and 7.1 kg weight enable portable modular regrouping.
Weight
Weighs 7.1 kg, giving it a stable, grounded feel.
Visual effect
Matte finish eliminates reflections so the folded design is the visual focus.
Edge safety
All edges and fold lines are smooth and not sharp to the touch.
Editorial features
Featured in Schöner Wohnen, Germany's top home magazine (May 2023).
Trade fair exhibitions
Exhibited at imm Cologne 2024 and Maison & Objet 2023.
Collection origin
This side table is the founding piece of the ORU collection.
Design credentials
A carpenter-designer created the ORU series; it won a German Design Award.
Assembly and sizing
Tool-free assembly mimics origami; mixing sizes is encouraged.

Product record

Title
Oru Medium Steel Side Table
Brand
Blomus
Price
479 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Oru medium steel side table product image (primary)
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Product

Two matte dark metal side tables are visible; each has a round top, a short central column, and a crossed flat-panel base.

  • Overall geometryRound flat tabletop supported by a short central cylindrical column that meets a crossed pair of flat vertical panels forming the base.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (medium)
  • Tabletop detailCircular top with a narrow straight seam or slot visible extending inward from the rim toward the center on the left table.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Base constructionBase formed by two flat rectangular metal panels intersecting at right angles, creating a cross-shaped support that sits directly on the floor.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.11 (high)
  • Finish and material appearanceMatte dark metal finish with low specular reflection, appearing uniform across top, column, and base.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.31 (high)
  • Accessory on topLeft table holds a narrow tall vase with a plant; right table top is partially visible under a light-colored throw on the nearby chair.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.80 · w 0.10 · h 0.11 (medium)

Other

Indoor lifestyle scene with a sloped skylight window, a fabric bench and rounded armchair, wooden plank floor, and soft diffuse daylight coming from the upper left.

  • Shot compositionVertical portrait framing that shows a corner interior with a large sloped skylight occupying the upper half and furniture arranged beneath.
  • Background windowLarge angled skylight with multiple vertical glazing bars letting in soft daylight and visible blue sky with faint clouds.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.66 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Supporting furniture and propsA low upholstered rounded bench and a rounded armchair in grey fabrics are visible behind and beside the tables; the bench holds a small wooden tray with two glasses; a shallow metallic bowl sits on the window ledge.
    2 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse daylight from the skylight produces gentle shadows under furniture and a low-contrast overall illumination.
  • FlooringLight-colored narrow wooden planks running roughly horizontally in the image with visible grain and small knots.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.87 · w 0.96 · h 0.11 (high)

Colors

matte dark charcoal· table metal (top, column, base)#191614
Oru medium steel side table product image 2
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Product

Round two-panel matte black steel tabletop with a narrow central gap sits on a cross-shaped four-panel vertical base made from flat matte black panels; small rectangular foot pads visible at panel ends.

  • Tabletop shapeCircular top composed of two large flat panels meeting along a straight central seam that creates a narrow gap; seam runs roughly front-to-back in the image.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.92 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Top finishFlat matte dark finish with uniform appearance and no visible texture or gloss highlights.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.40 (medium)
  • Seam detailNarrow linear gap between the two tabletop panels with a small rectangular notch visible near the front of the seam.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.11 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Base constructionBase formed by flat vertical panels intersecting at center in a cross or X arrangement, creating four radial support panels.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Panel edgesPanel edges are thin and straight with slightly rounded outer corners at the bottom edges.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (medium)
  • Feet padsSmall rectangular foot pads attached to the outer bottom edges of at least two support panels.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on plain white background with soft shadow beneath the table; three-quarter frontal viewpoint slightly above tabletop plane.

  • Shot compositionProduct centered in frame, photographed from a slightly elevated three-quarter front angle showing tabletop and base.
  • Background and lightingUniform white background with even studio lighting and a soft shadow cast under and slightly to the right of the table.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on product with clear edges and no visible text or labels in the image.

Colors

matte black· tabletop#1A1A1Bmatte black· base panels#1A1A1C
Oru medium steel side table product image 3
03

Product

Two round, nested steel side tables with flat circular tops and cylindrical vertical-panel bases in a dark matte finish, shown at the lower right foreground.

  • Table top shapeFlat circular metal tabletop with a thin visible edge and smooth matte surface.
    2 regionsx 0.75 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Base constructionSupporting base made from vertical curved metal panels that form a cylindrical skirt under each top; panels are continuous from top down to near the floor and create a hollow interior under the tabletop.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Finish and colorEven dark matte finish on tops and bases with low reflectivity.
  • Nesting arrangementTwo tables are nested with one smaller table positioned partially in front of and slightly lower than the other.
  • Feet detailSmall discrete feet or clearances are visible at the base edges where the metal skirt meets the floor.Partial
    1 regionx 0.80 · y 0.95 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium)

Other

Lifestyle scene showing the tables placed beside a grey upholstered modular sofa against a vertical wood-paneled wall, with a planted fig tree in a recessed floor planter. Soft directional lighting from the left creates mild shadows and subtle reflections on the floor.

  • Sofa presenceGrey fabric modular corner sofa with visible seam piping and a stack of books and a cushion on the seat, occupying the middle-right of the image.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Books and cushionA small stack of books with light colored covers and a textured light cushion rest on the sofa seat next to the books.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Background wallVertical light wood plank wall with visible knots and narrow recessed grooves between planks, forming the full-height background.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Indoor tree and planterBroad-leafed tree trunk and branches grow from a rectangular recessed planter cut into the concrete floor at the lower left; soil and planter edges are visible.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Floor materialSmooth matte concrete floor with faint mottling and soft reflections from ambient light.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Shot compositionLifestyle crop showing lower-right foreground product with surrounding context; camera angle is slightly above tabletop level looking down at a shallow angle.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left casts gentle shadows to the right and produces low-contrast highlights on the metal tabletops.

Colors

matte charcoal grey· table top and base#352D29

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/furniture/tables/accent-tables-coffee-tables/oru-medium-steel-side-table--23521-26103500?colourId=0
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