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Samara Couchtisch by Jonathan Beldner

Samara Couchtisch by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Bronze in Möbeldesign Competition Category.


BronzeMöbel· 2020

Samara Couchtisch

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Samara Couchtisch

Samara ist ein Couchtisch mit abnehmbaren Schoßtischen. Die Form ist von den geflügelten Samen des Ahorns inspiriert, die als Samara bekannt sind. Samara ist aus massivem Walnuss- und Kirschholz aus regional bezogenen Hartholzbeständen gefertigt, die Einzelteile werden mittels CNC-Bearbeitung geformt. Beine aus Brettsperrholz verleihen dem Tisch Festigkeit und Stabilität. Lasergravierte Blätter verzieren die Tischoberfläche. Die obere Abdeckkappe lässt sich abschrauben, um kleine Tabletttische freizugeben, die als Arbeitsflächen oder als Tabletts zum Essen dienen. Der Tisch misst 1200 mm in der Breite und 430 mm in der Höhe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Samara Couchtisch ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Samara Couchtisch wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Samara Couchtisch befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Samara is a multi-functional coffee table that incorporates removable lap desks. Taking inspiration from maple seed pods, the solid wood construction honors the locally sourced lumber from which it was made. The user can either enjoy Samara as a place to rest their drinks and books, or unscrew the top cap to take off the mini tray tables. These desks can then be used as work stations or surfaces off of which they can eat their food.
Dimensions & Packaging
1200 mm in width x 430 mm in height
Tags
Walnut, Cherry, Hardwood, CNC, Table, Furniture,
Production Technology
CNC manufactured using solid walnut and cherry wood

Cross laminated timber legs provide strength

Laser engraved top leaves enhance samara inspiration
Design Challenge
The most difficult part of this project was creating a structurally sound piece of furniture with moving components. Cross laminated timbers, a recent innovation in the construction industry, were utilized in the table's legs to enhance the stability of the piece
Research
Multiple prototypes were made to better understand stability and scale before the final CNC piece was built. Looking into new wood composition technologies, namely Cross Laminated Timber construction, was necessary to achieve a quality result. Collaboration with professionals in the field of Forestry allowed for the success of this product.
Inspiration
This project was meant to honor locally sourced Indiana hardwoods. The main form of the design was inspired by the propeller-like shape of maple seed pods, known as Samara. Samara are winged fruits or seeds which provided the perfect basis for a wood focused design. Furthermore, Samara's cherry and walnut construction showcases the beauty of local timber.
Project Duration
Started in August 2018 and finished in December 2018
Operation Flow
Samara operates primarily as a coffee table, one which acts as a focal point for any room. However, the top piece of Samara can be removed to gain access to the removable lap desks. This allows the coffee table to transform from a static piece of furniture to individual working/eating trays.

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