Hex is an all-steel side table, with a supporting structure made up of six interwoven lengths of precisely twisted hexagonal bars that meet at their endpoints to form feet the and mounting points for the tabletop.
The 30-degree angle between each of the six faces that comprise the bars dictates the plane and direction that the adjoining leg will follow, while the base alternates between an internal and external leg to create a three-dimensional knot in space, similar to a Mobius strip, in that it has no clear end or beginning and can be cycled infinitely.
Both Hex and Key utilise the inherent precision of hexagonal geometry. The hexagon, with its six equal sides and angles, is a naturally occurring shape found in everything from honeycombs to crystal structures. Known for its efficiency, the hexagon tessellates perfectly, minimising wasted space and creating strong, compact structures.
In the case of hexagonal bar, its six flat surfaces provide multiple points of contact, making it difficult to rotate freely, unlike a circular or round bar, which has no fixed flat surfaces to resist such movement. Its non-rotational form simplifies the bending process, with six pre defined bending axis allowing for the creation of precise components and seamless, stable assemblies.