Samara Kaftablo by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Bronza A' Design Award in Mebla Dezajno Competition Category.
BronzoMebloj· 2020
Samara Kaftablo
Client: Jonathan Beldner
Bronza A' Design Award Winner in Mebloj Category
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About Samara Kaftablo
Samara estas kaftablo kun demeteblaj tabletoj por la sino. La formo estas inspirita de la flugilhavaj acerseminterioj konataj kiel samaroj. Samara estas farita el masiva juglando kaj ĉerizligno el loke akiritaj durlignoj, kaj la partoj estas formitaj per CNC-maŝinlaborado. Kruclaminitaj lignaj kruroj donas al la tablo forton kaj stabilecon. Laser-gravuritaj folioj ornamas la supran surfacon. La supra kapo povas esti malŝraŭbita por liberigi malgrandajn pletotablojn, kiuj servas kiel laborsurfacoj aŭ kiel pletoj por manĝado. La tablo mezuras 1200 mm en larĝo kaj 430 mm en alto.
The Recognition
About the Bronza A' Design Award
Samara Kaftablo estas gajninto de la Bronza A' Design Award, tre prestiĝa rekono donata al elstaraj dezajnoj distingitaj per kreemo, ingenieco kaj sagaco. La Bronzaj gajnintoj estas abunde lertaj kaj frape kreemaj artefaktoj, kiuj aŭtentikigas la vastan sperton, imagpovon kaj elturniĝemon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Samara Kaftablo estu tre estimata, admirata kaj ŝatata objekto, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Bronzan A' Design Award enkorpigas plej bonajn praktikojn en arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio, kaj estas bonega pro sia atento al detaloj. Samara Kaftablo bonege kontentigas bezonojn, tuŝas dezirojn, ĉarmas sentojn kaj allogas scivolemon.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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