The Cork Table consists of a vast tabletop divided into semi-private workspaces, which are defined by vertical panels that slice up from the ground, through the platform, to form a series of walls between people working at the table. However, by slightly tilting the side panels, the design provides for different perspectives — gaps, for example, allow two people sitting transversally in front of each other to communicate. Otherwise, the individual workstations are well-enveloped by the side panels, enabling concentrated work, even if people are densely assembled along one single table.
The Cork Table also introduces the use of a new material — cork, a naturally grown, sustainable material — into office spaces. Its sound-buffering properties, along with its warmth, allow it to create a cozy atmosphere in the office. "Thanks to cork, these rather dense workstations become friendly, unfamiliar creatures," state the Bouroullec brothers, "that create a pleasant and relaxed environment for intense work."
