
Blomus
Oru Medium Steel Side Table
This is the Oru Medium Steel Side Table, a round side or bedside table with a steel frame that requires some assembly. Its design is inspired by Japanese origami, featuring thin, flat, folded steel sheets that form a three-dimensional silhouette. The table measures 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter and 15.75 inches (40 cm) in height.
- Material
- Steel frame
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > End Tables
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, forming a round-topped three-dimensional silhouette.
- Visual dynamics
- Opposing radii create a subtle visual twist while the overall silhouette remains symmetrical.
- Assembly and mobility
- Assembly is tool-free: three folded steel panels slot together by hand, with no screws or hardware, though the table still arrives flat and requires setup. At 7.1 kg, it is stable and grounded yet easy to reposition.
- Durability
- The black version uses a powder-coated stainless steel body; the stainless substrate resists rust, while the powder coating resists everyday abrasion.
- Awards
- The ORU collection won a German Design Award; its designer was nominated as a German Design Award Newcomer in 2020.
- Designer credentials
- Robin Scholtysik is a designer and master carpenter; blomus entrusted him with the full ORU series
- Assembly ritual
- Three steel parts assemble in a process that echoes origami folding.
- Safety & stability
- The folded steel panels are designed with smooth, non-sharp edges and assemble into a stable surface for everyday loads.
- Portability
- At 7.1 kg, the table can be moved easily, breaks down into three flat pieces for storage or moving, and pairs with another ORU size.
- Modular pairing
- Combine the 20-inch round medium with the small ORU for a two-surface coffee table grouping.
- Collection expandability
- Start with this side table, then add matching bench, console, or wall shelf.
- Weight
- Weighs 7.1 kg, giving it a stable, grounded feel.
- Visual effect
- The matte finish suppresses reflections, keeping the folded geometry as the visual focus.
- Edge safety
- The folded edges and junctions use fine, precise lines and delicately curved junctions, and are intended to be smooth rather than 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.
- Height / seat pairing
- The Oru Medium is 15.75 inches (40 cm) tall, several inches below a typical 20–24 inch side table, so it suits low-profile sofas, platform beds, and floor seating better than standard chair-height tables.
- Weight capacity
- Blomus rates the folded steel top for up to 95 kg (about 209 lb), so a lamp, a stack of books, or a drink tray won't flex or dent the surface under normal use.
- Floor protection
- No felt pads or glides are included, and the base is bare powder-coated steel, so buyers should add self-adhesive felt pads under the contact points for hardwood, vinyl, or laminate floors.
- Indoor use
- Blomus specifies the Oru for indoor use only and lists it as not outdoor-suitable, so a steamy bathroom or covered balcony is not recommended.
- Style / room context
- The Oru Medium is a minimalist, contemporary accent table that works as a coordinated piece in a living-room arrangement.
Product record
- Title
- Oru Medium Steel Side Table
- Brand
- Blomus
- Price
- 479 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 0.02 · y 0.87 · w 0.96 · h 0.11 (high)
Colors
matte dark charcoal· table metal (top, column, base)#191614- Overall geometryRound flat tabletop supported by a short central cylindrical column that meets a crossed pair of flat vertical panels forming the base.
- 02

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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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- 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.
- 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- Table top shapeFlat circular metal tabletop with a thin visible edge and smooth matte surface.