Focal Mesa by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Bronce in Diseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

BronceMobiliario· 2025

Focal Mesa

by Yilmaz Dogan

Client: QZENS Furniture

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Focal Mesa

Focal es una mesa de comedor que equilibra una estética refinada con innovación estructural. Inspirada en la arquitectura Barroca y Rococó, fusiona detalles ornamentados con el minimalismo moderno. Su postura delicada pero duradera se logra mediante una estructura de acero oculta, mientras que las patas que se extienden hacia afuera maximizan el espacio para sentarse sin comprometer la estabilidad. Elaborada en madera natural con superficies de corte preciso y acentos de latón, Focal encarna una sofisticación atemporal. Integrar el soporte estructural dentro de su forma minimalista fue un desafío de diseño clave, resuelto mediante una artesanía meticulosa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Focal Mesa ha ganado el A' Design Award de Bronce, un reconocimiento sumamente prestigioso concedido a diseños sobresalientes que se distinguen por su creatividad, ingenio y astucia. Los ganadores de Bronce son artefactos ampliamente hábiles y sorprendentemente creativos que acreditan la vasta experiencia, imaginación e ingeniosidad de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Focal Mesa sea un objeto muy apreciado, admirado y querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora las mejores prácticas del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología, y es excelente por su atención al detalle. Focal Mesa satisface espléndidamente las necesidades, toca los deseos, encanta los sentimientos y atrae la curiosidad.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Focal is a dining table that stands out with the positioning of remarkable delicate legs that maximize the seating area.
Beneath its minimal and serene appearance lies precise craftsmanship. Thanks to its concealed steel frame structure, it maintains a delicate stance while ensuring durability. Brass-detailed leg ends and meticulously assembled surface panels enhance Focal’s sophisticated aesthetic.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width: 223 cm, Depth: 98 cm, Height: 74 cm. The steel frame structure provides a lightweight yet durable build. The elegantly tapered legs adorned with brass details create a minimal yet striking presence in the space.
Tags: Focal, Table, Baroque, Rococo, Luxury, Timeless, Aesthetic, Wood, Brass, Handcraft
Production Technology: Focal consists of a wooden tabletop reinforced with a special steel frame. Carefully selected natural wood is used for the surface, while brass details are intricately integrated. Precision-cut surfaces obtained through CNC technology and handcrafted leg joints enhance the timeless elegance of the design.
Design Challenge: The biggest design challenge for Focal was creating a structure that appears light and refined yet ensures high durability. Concealing the steel frame and processing the brass details in a way that balances aesthetics and functionality were the most critical stages of this process.
Research: Focal’s design process began with in-depth research into the decorative details of the Baroque and Rococo periods. Studies on how traditional forms could be integrated with modern functionality led to the creation of a balance where grandeur transforms into minimalism.
Inspiration: Focal is inspired by the refined details of Baroque and Rococo architecture. The gilded columns, curved forms, and intricate surface craftsmanship of the most opulent palaces in history have shaped Focal’s design DNA. This era, where art, aesthetics, and functionality harmoniously merged, creates a delicate balance in every detail of the table. The fusion of traditional grandeur with modern minimalism makes it timeless.
Project Duration: The project began with the initial sketches during a trip to Paris in 2023. The production was completed in the same year, in Ankara. Focal was developed with the aim of combining the elegance of classical art with modern design lines.
Operation Flow: Focal maximizes seating space with its outward-extending leg positioning while maintaining stability. The brass-adorned leg ends create a striking sense of balance. Its refined surface finish, combined with delicate lines, offers both a visual and tactile experience, enhancing the table’s overall elegance.
Image Credits: A. Murat ARIK
Erinç ULUSOY
Giray AYDOS