Herman Miller Kotatsu Plywood Coffee Table, 47x31.5x20

The Herman Miller Kotatsu is a low, rectangular coffee table designed by Ayako Takase and Cutter Hutton. It's inspired by Japanese kotatsu tables and features a low-profile design with a large top and a shelf for storage or work materials. The table is made from maple plywood and bentwood veneer with a black laminate top and steel legs. It's meant to be a gathering point for informal settings, encouraging interaction and collaboration. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Design Inspiration:
  The Kotatsu draws heavily from traditional Japanese kotatsu tables, which are low tables with a heated surface, often used for informal gatherings and meals. 
  
• Materials and Construction:
  The table features a combination of maple plywood, maple bentwood veneer, and a black laminate top. The legs are made of steel. 
  
• Functionality:
  The Kotatsu is designed to be a low, utilitarian table, suitable for eating, working, or as a gathering point for informal meetings. 
  
• Key Features:
  It has a large top surface, a lower shelf for storage, and a low profile, encouraging interaction and different postures.