Fireplace Table

I was inspired by the image of setting fire which I placed indoors and modified its function. The table imitates the role of a fireplace with its lighting and the function of bringing people together. This reflects on the ancient tradition of sitting by the fire.

Evoking the image of fire was the focus of my design. I wanted to place it inside a home without really setting a fire. The inside light is supposed to recall the attributes of fire and the tranquility of a welcoming home. The antiqued and rustic surface generates the feeling of burning and ashes while bringing traits of modernity and functionality to the work. My aim was to present the element of fire and the warmth of a home in an item that has many functions. Beside being a table with big storage capacity the piece can be used to display the objects it holds. In a home, we can keep our personal items in it, while in a bar or café you can put wine bottles or home decor objects in it. In addition it binds the people sitting around it together. They can gather, eat and drink, talk or play cards. That is why I recommend it for social places.

I would like to show my works to a wider audience and to become an acknowledged designer.

The fireplace table imitates the role of traditional internal combustion fireplaces, stoves, i.e. indoor fireplaces, in a modern design and placed in the function of the table. The interior light evokes the qualities of fire and the tranquility of a friendly home. Fire is one of man's most ancient companions and at the same time a tool. To this day, one of humanity's favorite social pastimes is grilling by an open fire in the garden or camping. The antiqued and rustic surface creates a feeling of burning and ashes, while bringing notes of modernity and functionality to the space. The circular appearance is also based on the shape of the fire pit.

We wanted a fire pit in our garden, but we didn't want to buy one, nor did we want to pour it out of concrete. So I started laying bricks in a circle, skipping one place at a time, in several rows. When it was ready and we used it many times, I watched the light shine through the alternating gaps and then I thought about what it would be like if I somehow put this inside. Anyway, my entire design career began with this project. I think my psychological background influenced me the other way around, I became a psychologist because I often see things differently, from a different perspective. Creativity and problem solving are common in that I chose the profession of psychologist and creative activities. It's like an unusual usage test applied as a creativity task. What else can a thing, object, sight, thought, etc. be used for? Creativity can also be interpreted as orientation in the wide association space.

Since I wanted to bring the concept and atmosphere of the fireplace into the interior, functionality was also very important in addition to the atmosphere. Since it is a utility item, I tried to make it possible to place all kinds of objects, CDs, books, wine bottles, glasses, etc., in almost every opening. The interior lighting had to evoke the qualities of fire and the tranquility of a friendly home. The antiqued and rustic surface creates a feeling of burning and ashes, while bringing notes of modernity and functionality to the project. The table is made up of angular geometric shapes, which create a contrast with the modern and traditional design, symbolizing the confinement to our modern world.