The Ellipse Table, often called the Superellipse Table, was designed in the late 1960s by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen. Its defining feature is Hein’s mathematically derived superellipse shape, a form that blends the stability of a rectangle with the softness of an ellipse. This design creates a balanced, inclusive tabletop with no “head,” encouraging social and democratic interaction. The table’s minimalist steel frame and laminated top reflect the clean, functional aesthetic of Scandinavian modernism, making it a lasting design classic.