Studio TOOJ represents exactly the kind of forward-thinking design that excites us most. The Contourage console table has haunted us since we first encountered it, feeling like an artifact from some distant future. While it appears to be sculpted wood, it’s actually constructed through an innovative sand-printing process where quartz particles are bound layer by layer using a bio-based resin derived from agricultural waste. The resulting form, finished in an electric blue that seems to vibrate against its textured surface, challenges everything we expect from Scandinavian design traditions while pushing the boundaries of digital fabrication.

What makes this piece particularly special is how it reimagines sustainability in luxury design. The table is 93% sand, using hollow forms to minimize material while maintaining structural integrity. Every detail reveals founders Johan Wilén and Ashley Chong’s careful consideration, from the direction of printing that creates wood-grain-like patterns to the potential for the sand to be fully recycled at end of life. The level of refinement in the finishing is remarkable, with skilled artisans preserving the unique sand texture while achieving an impeccable surface quality. It’s this kind of bold experimentation that makes us particularly excited to follow this emerging studio’s journey in redefining what contemporary Scandinavian design can be.

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