Samara Coffee Table by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Muwebles Competition Category.

BronseMuwebles· 2020

Samara Coffee Table

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Samara Coffee Table

Ang Samara ay isang coffee table na may maaalis na lap desk. Ang hugis nito ay inspirasyon mula sa mga pakpak na buto ng maple na kilala bilang samara. Gawa ang Samara sa matibay na walnut at cherry wood na mula sa lokal na pinagkukunang hardwood, at ang mga bahagi nito ay hinubog gamit ang CNC machining. Ang mga binti na gawa sa cross laminated timber ay nagbibigay-lakas at katatagan sa mesa. Pinalamutian ang ibabaw ng mesa ng mga dahon na na-laser engrave. Ang takip sa itaas ay maaaring tanggalin sa pamamagitan ng pagbabaklas upang ilabas ang maliliit na tray table, na maaaring gamitin bilang lugar-trabaho o bilang trays para sa pagkain. Ang mesa ay may sukat na 1200 mm ang lapad at 430 mm ang taas.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Samara Coffee Table ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Samara Coffee Table ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Samara Coffee Table ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

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.