Samara Table basse by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Mobilier Competition Category.

BronzeMobilier· 2020

Samara Table basse

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Mobilier Category

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The Design

About Samara Table basse

Samara est une table basse dotée de plateaux amovibles à poser sur les genoux. Sa forme s'inspire des samares, ces fruits ailés de l'érable. Samara est réalisée en noyer et en cerisier massifs issus de feuillus d'origine locale, et ses différentes pièces sont façonnées par usinage CNC. Les pieds en bois lamellé-croisé confèrent à la table résistance et stabilité. Des feuilles gravées au laser ornent la surface supérieure. Le capuchon supérieur peut être dévissé pour libérer de petites tablettes, qui servent de plans de travail ou de plateaux-repas. La table mesure 1200 mm de largeur et 430 mm de hauteur.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Samara Table basse est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Samara Table basse est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Samara Table basse satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

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.