Superellipse™ table series in New Colours by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson

Superellipse™ New Colours for a Modern Classic

More than fifty years on, the Superellipse™ table series by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson continues to demonstrate how a simple idea, grounded in logic and shaped with care, can remain relevant across generations.

This year, Fritz Hansen expands the N02™ series, More than fifty years on, the Superellipse™ table series by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson continues to demonstrate how a simple idea, grounded in logic and shaped with care, can remain relevant across generations.

FH Series 7 3107 Coloured veneer Black Superellipse B616 Black Black 2

Fritz Hansen introduces new colour directions for the Superellipse table, extending the life of a design that has remained in continuous production since 1968. Developed from Piet Hein’s mathematical solution to an urban planning challenge and realised in collaboration with Bruno Mathsson, the table remains a clear expression of Scandinavian functionalism: precise in form, generous in use.

“That balance between precision and use is exactly what we work to protect,“ notes Christian Andresen, Director of Craft and Heritage at Fritz Hansen. “The Superellipse solved a functional problem from the outset, but it also shaped how people meet around a table. When we introduce new colours or finishes, it’s about extending that original thinking into today’s interiors while preserving the integrity of the design.”

FH Ant 3101 Cherry Superellipse B616 Rusty Red 1

This autumn, the Superellipse is available in three new finishes that sharpen its relevance for contemporary interiors while respecting its original intent. A full black version presents a more unified expression, combining a Black Fenix laminate tabletop with a silk matte ABS edge and a black powder-coated base. The result is graphic and self-contained, with a clarity that suits both private and professional settings.

Alongside this, two new Fenix laminate colours introduce a more nuanced material presence. A muted rusty red brings warmth and depth to the surface, while a light amber tone offers a softer, more atmospheric alternative. Both are paired with the table’s standard aluminium edge and chrome base, maintaining the lightness and balance that define the design.

The Superellipse form remains unchanged. Its geometry, developed to reconcile the tension between circle and rectangle, continues to offer a surface that feels both structured and open. There is no head of the table, encouraging a more equal and informal way of gathering, whether for work or dining.

These updates extend the material language of the Superellipse without altering its essence. Fenix laminate enhances durability and tactility, while the new ABS edge option allows for a more cohesive tabletop expression. Together, they offer greater flexibility in how the table can be specified and experienced.

FH Ant 3101 Cherry Superellipse B616 Rusty Red Clam Portable Dusk Blue 3