Willow Meja Makan yang Dapat Diperpanjang by Luca Roccadadria is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.
PerakFurnitur· 2026
Willow Meja Makan yang Dapat Diperpanjang
Client: Cantori
A' Design Award Perak Winner in Furnitur Category
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About Willow Meja Makan yang Dapat Diperpanjang
Willow adalah meja makan yang dapat diperpanjang, terinspirasi oleh arsitektur kontemporer. Rangka logam minimalis menopang permukaan kayu dan menahannya dengan sedikit jarak, sehingga menciptakan efek melayang. Kaki-kakinya menjadi ciri khas yang menonjol, dilengkapi penutup pelat logam melengkung yang dapat difinishing dengan kulit atau kayu serta dapat diganti seiring waktu. Finishing kayu yang sama dengan yang dipilih untuk permukaan meja dapat diterapkan pada penutup tersebut, memberikan kesinambungan material dan keharmonisan visual. Mekanisme perpanjangan yang mengalir terintegrasi sepenuhnya, memperluas meja dari 280 hingga 380 sentimeter tanpa mengubah konfigurasi saat tertutup.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Perak
Willow Meja Makan yang Dapat Diperpanjang adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. Willow Meja Makan yang Dapat Diperpanjang diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Willow Meja Makan yang Dapat Diperpanjang adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The project achieves structural equilibrium between lightness and solidity. An essential metal frame supports the wooden top, distancing it to create a suspended effect. The technical distinction lies within the legs, featuring curved sheet metal covers customizable in leather or wood. Applying the exact wood finish from the surface to these leg covers ensures material continuity and visual harmony. A fluid extension mechanism integrates seamlessly, expanding capacity without disrupting the original closed configuration.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- L. closed 280cm open 380cm - P. 100cm - h. 75cm -
- Tags
- table, design, innovation, technique,metal
- Production Technology
- Metal Fabrication and Sheet Metal Working
Precision Mechanics for Elongation
Coating and Finishing Techniques - Design Challenge
- The technical aspect was undoubtedly the most complex. The extension mechanism is seamlessly integrated into the table's design, allowing it to open effortlessly. Every detail has been meticulously planned
- Research
- This technical design research aimed to integrate a complex extension system into a pure design aesthetic. We challenged the table's technical boundaries to achieve a relevant design capable of adapting to various contexts. Through prototyping and mechanical testing, we validated its smooth operation. The result renders the technology invisible, innovating the furniture sector with a product that blends sophisticated engineering with everyday simplicity.
- Inspiration
- The project draws its primary inspiration from the observation of contemporary architecture, seeking a constant visual and structural balance between the solidity of volumes and the lightness of supports. This reflection translates into the table through an essential metal framework, designed to support the wooden top by distancing it slightly from the load-bearing structure. This technical solution creates a precise suspended effect for the surface, reducing the visual impact of the contact point between the two materials.
For the development of the distinctive formal element—the architecture of the legs—the study focused on the concept of an "envelope," recalling the idea of an external protective casing. The legs were therefore equipped with curved sheet metal covers, conceived from the outset as modular components. The material inspiration centers on adaptability: these elements can be customized in materials such as leather or wood to integrate into various interior styles. The project offers the option to apply the exact same wood finish chosen for the top to the covers. This conceptual choice generates structural continuity between the base and the surface, returning a strict visual coherence to the product as a whole.
From an operational perspective, the design of the dynamic component was inspired by precision mechanics systems, aiming to conceal the mechanisms in favor of clean lines. Functionality is achieved through the integration of a fluid extension system, developed to expand the table's capacity in a strictly linear manner. The insertion of additional modules occurs in a way that does not alter the overall aesthetics of the structure, completely preserving the visual harmony and the proportions of the original closed configuration. - Project Duration
- I started designing this project in January 2024, and it was presented by Cantori at the Salone del Mobile 2025
- Operation Flow
- Suspended Lightness: The design creates a distinctive visual effect where the wooden top appears to float above the essential structure.
Customizable Covers: The legs feature curved sheet metal elements that can be clad in leather or finished in various colors.
Material Duality: The project combines the warmth of wood with the precision of metal, fusing craftsmanship with contemporary style.
Fluid Mechanism: The extension system is integrated for practical and immediate use without compromising the harmony of the forms.
Aesthetic Versatility: Thanks to interchangeable components, the table offers a tailored fit, adapting to any environment or requirement.
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