
During our ongoing design expeditions, we’ve stumbled upon a plethora of impressive ping pong tables and accessories, all of which have got us in the gaming mood. Using new materials and forms, designers are experimenting with the traditional wiff waff setting, creating everything from concrete architectural structures to digital 3D printed forms. Starting with our favourites from this year, we present our roundup of the table tennis world’s most innovative designs...

Ping ping table by Sean Woolsey
Californian designer Sean Woolsey concentrates on the organic quality of his woodcrafted works. Made with a distinctive warmth, this black walnut table evokes elegance and sophistication. Its simple, clean-cut model allows the natural flaws and patterns created on the wood to shine, while the white coated steel base provides a cool contrast

The ethically sourced set arrives with Japanese balls, and this engraved wood mounted display rack

’Balance’ by Clarus Glassboards
This high-luxe table channels an architecture style. A clean glass top allows a view of the dynamic ribs of wood making up the base of the structure. This elegant feature brings a level of sophistication to the game, while its curves maintain a coy playfulness

’RAM’ by Francesc Rifé for ENEBE Sport Group
Available in three different material models – recycled glass, Krion and walnut wood – the ’RAM’ ping pong table has been created with an ecological aesthetic. Designed by Barcelona-based studio Francesc Rifé, the glass version (pictured) comprises tinted green slats fused together for a refined futuristic finish. Photography: Eugeni Pons

The Krion version is equally elegant, with two sleek, solid ’legs’. All editions have hidden accessory drawers, so they can be converted into contemporary dining tables. Photography: Eugeni Pons