Kabila coffee table by Terry Aidoo
Born from a desire to explore how design can embody identity, memory and belonging, the Kabila coffee table, which debuted during Milan Design Week this year, is rooted in African traditions where community is not just a value but a way of life. One of its most striking features is the Oware game, intricately carved into a built-in compartment. Though played across the African continent, the name Oware is Ghanaian, and its inclusion is a tribute to Aidoo’s own heritage. Embedded into the table’s surface, it becomes a tactile reminder of cultural continuity and communal interaction. Adjacent to the game lies a recessed space referencing the Eritrean coffee ceremony, which is a time-honoured ritual of hospitality and togetherness. Both elements are housed within a design that draws inspiration from the African courtyard – a central, communal space where families converge to live, resolve, celebrate and remember.
