Gambit Schaaktafel by Fabrizio Constanza is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in IJzer in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
IJzerMeubels· 2023
Gambit Schaaktafel
Client: Fabrizio Constanza Design
A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Meubels Category
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About Gambit Schaaktafel
Gambito is een op maat gemaakte schaaktafel die zorgvuldig werd ontworpen om aan specifieke eisen te voldoen. Het doel was om een tafel te creëren die niet alleen voldoende ruimte bood voor het schaakbord, maar ook een extra oppervlak omvatte voor het plaatsen van drankjes en mobiele apparaten. Geïnspireerd door de fabricagetechnologieën van de industriële revolutie, verwerkt het uiteindelijke ontwerp meerdere machinaal vervaardigde aluminium onderdelen die samenkomen om dit unieke stuk te creëren.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in IJzer
Gambit Schaaktafel is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Gambit Schaaktafel wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Gambit Schaaktafel wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This chess table is a one-of-a-kind piece that takes inspiration from the late industrial revolution era. It features an asymmetrical design made up of aluminum elements that support two oval glass tops. The topmost glass serves as the playing surface for chess while the lower one can hold beverages or other items. The table has a shiny and intricate appearance, with a complex base consisting of two vertical shafts connected by horizontal extensions. The main shaft has four subsystems with four arms extending from a ring to support the glass top and three stabilizing legs at the bottom. An extension from the middle of the main shaft runs to a lean shaft that functions as a fourth leg and supports the second glass top. The table combines form and function in a sophisticated and stylish way, making it a unique piece of furniture.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions:1010mm/650mm/800mm
- Tags
- unique design, gentleman, luxury, cigars, chess
- Production Technology
- Table Tops are produce on 12mm template glass. The base is produce is aluminum on lathe and mills by master craftsman.
- Design Challenge
- Creating custom luxury items can take some time since clients tend to be very busy individuals and feedback is slow, but that is the nature of the job. Managing one of a kind productions is time consuming as well.
- Research
- Created by Industrial design methodology: project management, budgeting, PR, research, hand sketching, 3d modelling, constant client feedback, material selection, production technique selection, producer selection, production supervision, quality control, and delivery.
- Inspiration
- It was inspired by industrial machinery from the late 18th and early 19th century, during the Industrial revolution. Machines' mechanisms were exposed for simple visual inspection and service. Gambit resembles complex mechanical systems found in early steam machine technology. It is designed to expose all machine-made components, fixtures, and functionality. The aesthetics elegantly combine the art of war, and chess-playing with the rough exposure system to generate a sublime experience for the players.
- Project Duration
- Design: 3 months
Production: 1 months
Assemble and delivery: 2 weeks - Operation Flow
- Sophisticated plus a modern gentleman's chess table. Simply holds drinks, cigars, and cellphones on the luxurious auxiliary top for extra space on the board surface. Or keep captured board pieces with style. The oval board game surface provides easy movement around the board to aloud multitasking. It is a luxurious gentleman's decorative piece.
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