Nothing Design Group's Living Table

We're big fans of furniture that somehow incorporates organic material, and the Play Ground, Play Table from Korean designer Jin-Woog Koo takes the idea a step further: The table's compartments contain not only living plants, but fish as well!

We spotted the table on the fabulous MoCoLoco, but it comes from Jin-Woog Koo's Seoul-based design collective, Nothing Design Group. Evidently the table, which comes in a coffee table size or a taller desk, can include planter compartments and aquarium compartments along with the usual drawers for storage.

An acrylic plate can be moved along the top of the table to create a functional work surface. A built-in system of ball bearings allows for the work surface to slide smoothly over the little aquariums and lawns.

Despite a few practical concerns, we love the idea of using this playful table as a desk; what a great way to counteract the tendency to let bills and work stack up.

For more info, check out the blog post at MoCoLoco. You can peruse Nothing Design Group's full portfolio here.

(Images: MoCoLoco)

Comments (10)

Love this table... I would love it as a desk! I spend so much time, sitting at my computer working, I would love something like this break up the monotony...

Can't see this as being terribly good for the fish.

It's actually extremely bad for the fish--I hope that was one of your "practical concerns"!

Fish...have you ever seen a fish tank that hasn't been cleaned in a few days.

It turns out fish are living animals and they need to eat and poop - so inconvenient for the table. I mean really, you think the fish would try harder to keep their space clean...

I love it!!!! Great for those who long for a garden in the city. I have to agree about keeping fish in one of those containers. Even bettas need more care than can be provided in a drawer.

Nonetheless, awesome idea for the urban gardener!!!

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a)I would so slam my fingers in between the glass and something

b)cleaning is the least of my concerns- the only type of fish you should even fit in a space that small are tetras... maybe

And all this time I was looking for one of those Korean cats you see all over the net in small glass vases: they would look awesome on my office desk.

Sheesh...so don't put fish into it! I doubt that fish keeping is included in mandatory terms of use as part of the sale.

It's a cool design if the plant compartments are sub-irrigated (no drainage). As it is, where does the water go/drain? There is no mention about it. And of course...there's the usual need for adequate light.