In good interior design, there’s always something that catches the eye, creates depth, and makes you pause for a moment. Arik Ben Simhon’s furniture does exactly that. Instead of another “beautiful” table, he creates pieces that feel like miniature topography—furniture with varying heights, steps, and levels that form a small landscape within the home.
From the very first glance, it’s clear that this is not just an aesthetic play. Ben Simhon constructs his pieces like an architect: Every height has meaning, each level serves a different function, and even a small structural change alters how the furniture interacts with the space. This approach echoes the natural world—hills, sunsets, rock stairs—that capture interest even when they remain still. The furniture stays static, yet feels in motion.
This topography does not come at the expense of functionality—on the contrary. The gentle layering of levels turns the furniture into a natural organizer: Every object finds its place, and the space stays clean and breathable effortlessly. Instead of a single surface that holds everything, there’s an intuitive order that emerges on its own.
This is also what allows the furniture to suit nearly any style—from modern urban apartments to minimalist homes or industrial spaces. There is lightness, flow, and a sense of depth that isn’t based on material or color, but on smart formal thinking.
Despite their sculptural quality, none of the pieces feel like “do not touch” objects. Ben Simhon manages to maintain the delicate balance between art and everyday practicality. These are pieces that tell a story, yet remain comfortable, functional, and inviting.
This is design between worlds—a piece of furniture that is also a sculpture, but one that lives with people. Perhaps that’s why every piece he creates manages to leave a mark in a space without taking over.
