Gambit Mesa de Ajedrez by Fabrizio Constanza

Gambit Mesa de Ajedrez by Fabrizio Constanza is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

HierroMobiliario· 2023

Gambit Mesa de Ajedrez

by Fabrizio Constanza

Client: Fabrizio Constanza Design

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Gambit Mesa de Ajedrez

Gambito es una mesa de ajedrez hecha a medida que fue cuidadosamente diseñada para satisfacer requisitos específicos. El objetivo era crear una mesa que no solo ofreciera suficiente espacio para el tablero de juego, sino que también incluyera una superficie adicional para sostener bebidas y dispositivos móviles. Inspirado en las tecnologías de fabricación de la revolución industrial, el diseño final incorpora múltiples piezas de aluminio hechas a máquina que se unen para crear esta pieza única en su tipo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Gambit Mesa de Ajedrez 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 Gambit Mesa de Ajedrez 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. Gambit Mesa de Ajedrez 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: 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.