Here’s an answer for adding a bit techno-flare in your furniture that’s slightly more subtle than cramming computer parts right into a coffee table . The Arbonata Light Table, available from nKcharms on the source link, impregnates stylish slabs of wood with over 1,700 LEDs arranged within the shape of a tree. In accordance with designer Dennis Vetu, it’s some style of metaphor for the circle of life — as he explains at the Arbonata site, “tree becomes wood, becomes light.” Artsy prattle aside, we couldn’t imagine sitting all the way down to a ramen dinner on a classier surface. Should you’re not keen on branches and leaves though, nKcharms will work with customers to create unique designs. We’d just order one emblazoned with a glowing Engadget logo. Sadly, there’s no price listed, but on the other hand, when you’ve got to invite…. Don’t miss the gallery below.
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