Samara コーヒーテーブル by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 家具デザイン Competition Category.
銅家具· 2020
Samara コーヒーテーブル
Client: Jonathan Beldner
A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in 家具 Category
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About Samara コーヒーテーブル
Samaraは、取り外し可能なラップデスクを備えたコーヒーテーブルです。そのフォルムは、サマラ（翼果）と呼ばれるカエデの翼のある種子から着想を得ています。Samaraは地域で調達された広葉樹の無垢のウォールナットとチェリー材で作られ、各パーツはCNC加工によって成形されています。クロス・ラミネーテッド・ティンバー（直交集成板）の脚が、テーブルに強度と安定性をもたらします。天板の表面はレーザー彫刻による葉の模様で装飾されています。天板中央のキャップを緩めると小さなトレイテーブルを取り外すことができ、作業面として、または食事用のトレイとして使用できます。テーブルの寸法は幅1200mm、高さ430mmです。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅賞
Samara コーヒーテーブルは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Samara コーヒーテーブルは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Samara コーヒーテーブルは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。
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.
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