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 Bronze in Design de Mobiliário Competition Category.

BronzeMobiliário· 2020

Samara Mesa de Centro

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Mobiliário Category

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The Design

About Samara Mesa de Centro

Samara é uma mesa de centro com bandejas de apoio removíveis. A forma inspira-se nas sementes aladas do bordo, conhecidas como sâmaras. Samara é feita em madeira maciça de nogueira e cerejeira, provenientes de madeiras de lei de origem local, e as peças são moldadas por maquinagem CNC. As pernas em madeira laminada cruzada conferem resistência e estabilidade à mesa. Folhas gravadas a laser decoram a superfície superior. A tampa superior pode ser desaparafusada para libertar pequenas mesas-bandeja, que servem como superfícies de trabalho ou como bandejas para refeições. A mesa mede 1200 mm de largura e 430 mm de altura.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Samara Mesa de Centro conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Samara Mesa de Centro seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Samara Mesa de Centro satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

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.