Balestra La Mesa Multifuncional by Nikolay Vladykin

Balestra La Mesa Multifuncional by Nikolay Vladykin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

HierroMobiliario· 2022

Balestra La Mesa Multifuncional

by Nikolay Vladykin

Client: Kai Ross Design Studio

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Balestra La Mesa Multifuncional

Una persona sentada en un sillón o en un sofá puede utilizar el tablero de la mesa colocando las piernas sobre almohadillas especiales, que favorecen la relajación y el descanso rápidos. Con el brazo extendido, hay un mini estante para el control remoto del televisor o el teléfono inteligente que se puede alcanzar sin inclinarse hacia adelante, lo cual es conveniente para los amantes de la comodidad, ancianos o discapacitados. Balestra está hecho de materiales sostenibles en un estilo moderno de mediados de siglo y es un tributo a los maestros del mobiliario italiano del pasado.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Balestra La Mesa Multifuncional ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Balestra La Mesa Multifuncional sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Balestra La Mesa Multifuncional es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The basis of the functional innovation of the table is a comprehensive rest of a person in the process of sitting (on a sofa/armchair). This is achieved by placing and relaxing legs on specially designed pads of the table, which, in turn, reduce the load on the cardiovascular and muscular systems of the body, as well as on the spine.
The extra comfort is provided by small shelf at reach of hand where useful items such as smartphone, TV-remote or eyeglasses can be placed without leaning forward.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions 1000mm*750mm*520mm, Weight 12kg
Tags: balestra, paddy table, kairossdesign, contemporary, design, midcentury, modern, furniture
Production Technology: oak, tempered smoked glass, polished stainless steel, alcantara
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create new functional and ergonomic structure with harmonious midcentury appearance. In addition to performing multiple functions it had to look solid and light and be durable at the same time. One of the solutions was to use metal stretchers for structural rigidity which made finally design look like crossbow and determined its' name (in Italian).
Research: Some people need to rest during the day and unconsciously put their feet on the table to reduce the load on the circulatory system.
Modern tables are not adapted for this, poufs and ottomans are not functional enough and take up extra space. All this prompted the creation of a new type of furniture – paddy tables that help to solve the problem of rest, interior space and the necessary functionality.
Inspiration: The concept was inspired by the idea of creating a multifunctional tea table for lounge zones and living rooms which would correspond to contemporary functional needs, higher level of comfort and sustainable design trends. This table is a homage to all Italian furniture masters. Swift lines, smooth curves and airy construction convey all the expression and elegance of Italian modernism.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2020 and finished in December 2020 in Veliky Novgorod
Operation Flow: The table has no moving parts and does not require transformations for multifunctional use. It is installed with the rear leg close to the sofa. The person goes to the side of the table, sits on the sofa, leans back and rests his/her feet on one of the soft pads. Without leaning forward, he/she can reach objects on the tabletop, for example, take or put a glass of water, a book or TV remote. At the same time, unused items, such as a smartphone or keys, can be placed on a shelf under the table top and stay at the reach of a hand. Another person can perform same actions on the other side of the table.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Nikolay Vladykin, 2020
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #2: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #3: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #4: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #5: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020