Czech designers Kristna Mikolkov and Tereza Drobn have developed a collection of colourful glass side tables that can be combined with smaller metal models to alter their appearance.The Candy Tables were designed by Mikolkov&Drobn as nesting pieces that can function individually or stack together.Mikolkov&Drobn has unveiled the Candy TablesProduced in a range of six solid hues, the cylindrical metal tables take on a different aesthetic when layered with one of the taller glass elements.The tables are sold individually in colours including orange, lilac, pink, yellow, blue and mint green, which the designers said were informed by pastel sweets.The glass tables are designed to next on top of the metal onesOffering what Mikolkov and Drobn described as "a fresh take on accent side tables", the collection allows users to customise the look and feel of a space by combining colours to produce different effects.The glass tables feature a gradient effect that is introduced during the production process using a spray technique. A layer of matte white is then added to create the translucent effect towards the bottom.The metal tables are finished in block coloursThe tables are manufactured using traditional methods by glass artisans from the Nov Bor and elezn Brod regions."To minimise material waste, the glass tables are created by cutting a several-metre-long glass cylinder," the designers explained. "The top part is then attached as a 'lid' and finally, everything is manually polished to ensure the tables are formally impeccable."Read: Helle Mardahl fills Copenhagen apartment with candy-coloured glassThe metal tables are made from rolled sheet material and feature small feet that raise the bases off the floor.The collection includes two sizes a low version where the glass table has a 450-millimetre diameter and a taller size with a diameter of 300 millimetres.The system allows users to create different colour combinationsMikolkov and Drobn studied design together at the Czech Technical University in Prague before founding their studio in 2021. Their work draws inspiration from culture, architecture and scenography, often using colour to give the pieces a distinct sense of personality.For the Candy Tables, the designers chose to revisit their original specialisms: Drobn is a trained glass artist and Mikolkov typically focuses on metalwork.The glass cylinders have an ombre finish"From the beginning, our vision has been to gradually create various types of products and furniture that visually harmonise with each other and can enliven any already furnished space," the pair explained."With the Candy Tables series, after cushions and wooden screens, we are once again returning to our signature materials."The collection was unveiled at DesignblokThe tables were presented at the 26th edition of the Designblok design fair in Prague in an installation called Candy Factory with acoustic design studio Lappa.Highlights from previous editions of the festival include a wax urn and an online configurator for modular wooden homes.Cake Factory was on show at Designblok from 2 to 6 October 2024 at various locations across Prague. SeeDezeen Events Guidefor an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.The post Nesting tables by Mikolkov&Drobn change colour as they're combined appeared first on Dezeen.