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Dining table
LOCATION
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
PROGRAM
FURNITURE
YEAR
2021
STATUS
PROTOTYPING
The table's design is characterized by a sleek and light aesthetic, achieved through a flat steel structure. However, to counterbalance the inherent lack of stiffness in these flat components, a sturdy framework is introduced, consisting of welded joints and cross-bracings made from bent steel. Every part of the table contributes to the structural rigidity and there are no redundant elements. The welded frame serves to stabilize the table along its length, while the bent steel cross-braces provide support on the shorter sides. The table top itself acts as the planar rigidity, securely fastened onto the crossbars that clamp the entire structure together. The legs meet the table top on the outside to reveal the structural logic of the table. In the cross section the legs are slightly inclined inwards and land on the floor where traditional table legs would end. The angled legs give the table a smaller footprint and make it appear lighter. The table can be easily disassembled and flat packed.
