Samara Mesa de centro by Jonathan Beldner

Samara Mesa de centro by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Bronce in Diseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

BronceMobiliario· 2020

Samara Mesa de centro

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Samara Mesa de centro

Samara es una mesa de centro con escritorios portátiles extraíbles. Su forma se inspira en las sámaras, las semillas aladas del arce. Samara está fabricada en madera maciza de nogal y cerezo procedente de maderas duras de origen local, y sus piezas se conforman mediante mecanizado CNC. Las patas de madera contralaminada aportan a la mesa resistencia y estabilidad. Hojas grabadas con láser decoran la superficie superior. La tapa central puede desenroscarse para liberar pequeñas mesas bandeja, que sirven como superficies de trabajo o como bandejas para comer. La mesa mide 1200 mm de ancho y 430 mm de alto.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Samara Mesa de centro 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 Samara Mesa de centro 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. Samara Mesa de centro satisface espléndidamente las necesidades, toca los deseos, encanta los sentimientos y atrae la curiosidad.

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.