Gambit Taula d'escacs by Fabrizio Constanza

Gambit Taula d'escacs by Fabrizio Constanza is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny de Mobiliari Competition Category.

FerroMobiliari· 2023

Gambit Taula d'escacs

by Fabrizio Constanza

Client: Fabrizio Constanza Design

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Mobiliari Category

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The Design

About Gambit Taula d'escacs

Gambito és una taula d'escacs feta a mida que va ser dissenyada acuradament per satisfer uns requisits específics. L'objectiu era crear una taula que no només oferís prou espai per al tauler de joc, sinó que també inclogués una superfície addicional per sostenir begudes i dispositius mòbils. Inspirat en les tecnologies de fabricació de la revolució industrial, el disseny final incorpora múltiples peces d'alumini fabricades a màquina que s'uneixen per crear aquesta peça única.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Gambit Taula d'escacs és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Gambit Taula d'escacs sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Gambit Taula d'escacs és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This chess table is a one-of-a-kind piece that takes inspiration from the late industrial revolution era. It features an asymmetrical design made up of aluminum elements that support two oval glass tops. The topmost glass serves as the playing surface for chess while the lower one can hold beverages or other items. The table has a shiny and intricate appearance, with a complex base consisting of two vertical shafts connected by horizontal extensions. The main shaft has four subsystems with four arms extending from a ring to support the glass top and three stabilizing legs at the bottom. An extension from the middle of the main shaft runs to a lean shaft that functions as a fourth leg and supports the second glass top. The table combines form and function in a sophisticated and stylish way, making it a unique piece of furniture.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions:1010mm/650mm/800mm
Tags: unique design, gentleman, luxury, cigars, chess
Production Technology: Table Tops are produce on 12mm template glass. The base is produce is aluminum on lathe and mills by master craftsman.
Design Challenge: Creating custom luxury items can take some time since clients tend to be very busy individuals and feedback is slow, but that is the nature of the job. Managing one of a kind productions is time consuming as well.
Research: Created by Industrial design methodology: project management, budgeting, PR, research, hand sketching, 3d modelling, constant client feedback, material selection, production technique selection, producer selection, production supervision, quality control, and delivery.
Inspiration: It was inspired by industrial machinery from the late 18th and early 19th century, during the Industrial revolution. Machines' mechanisms were exposed for simple visual inspection and service. Gambit resembles complex mechanical systems found in early steam machine technology. It is designed to expose all machine-made components, fixtures, and functionality. The aesthetics elegantly combine the art of war, and chess-playing with the rough exposure system to generate a sublime experience for the players.
Project Duration: Design: 3 months
Production: 1 months
Assemble and delivery: 2 weeks
Operation Flow: Sophisticated plus a modern gentleman's chess table. Simply holds drinks, cigars, and cellphones on the luxurious auxiliary top for extra space on the board surface. Or keep captured board pieces with style. The oval board game surface provides easy movement around the board to aloud multitasking. It is a luxurious gentleman's decorative piece.