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Obstacles Furniture

Obstacles emerged out of a desire to make objects that are deliberate. We believe in conscious simplification, following a process of geometric reduction that allows the essential quality of each object to emerge.

The concepts behind our collections are grounded in daily life. We make furniture that can be lived with. Objects infused with a sense of comfort and stability.

We collaborate with a careful selection of Spanish fine woodworkers, maintaining close involvement with them throughout the design process. This partnership allows us to preserve their tradition, reinterpreting their knowledge to respond to a contemporary context.

We are committed to the longevity and sustainable lifecycle of our furniture. We work with oak that is FSC-certified, Grade A Quality European Oak, carefully selecting sections of the trunk with minimal knots and unique grain patterns. By creating a unique assembly system, we avoid the use of glue in the joineries of the furniture, allowing the wood to shift naturally over time without losing its stability. We work with natural pigments and finishes. We are conscious of each step of the design process, allowing us to produce products that are ethical and environmentally sound.

Carefully sanded and shaped, stained to age with grace.

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Contemporary Bedside Table Eileen by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Eileen' Bedside Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W. 60cm x L. 40cm x H. 44.5 cm W. 23.62 x L. 15.75 x H. 17.52 in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Oak, Wood

Contemporary Dining Table Murakami by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.45
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 17.7 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Desk Ernest by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Ernest' Desk designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W. 240 x L. 80 x H. 74 cm W.94.49 x L.31.50 x H.29.13 in Wood finishes: Na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.20
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 7.9 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber, H.45
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Dining Table Murakami by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.30
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Dining Table Murakami by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural, H.20
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Dining Table Murakami by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural, H.45
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber, H.20
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black, H.20
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black, H.45
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 17.7 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Dining Table Murakami by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W.250 x L.121 x H.74 cm W.98.43 x L.47.64 x H.29.13 in Wood fini...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber, H.30
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil, H.45
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 17.7 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Sofa Marina by Obstacles, Grey Fabric K04 and Oak Wood
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Marina' Sofa designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W. 235 x L. 98 x H. 70 cm W. 92.52 x L. 38.58 x H. 27.56 in Wood finishes:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black, H.30
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil, H.20
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural, H.30
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 11.8 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Coffee Table Cosmos by Obstacles, Solid Oak and Ceramic
By Yoyo Balagué, Obstacles
Located in Paris, IDF
'Cosmos' Coffee Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: 200 W. x 32 H. x 100 L. cm 7.87 W x 1.26 H x 39.37 L. " Material: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil, H.30
By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Obstacles Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

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