Wide Paned Surface 餐桌 by Shiwen Xiao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 铁奖 in 家具设计 Competition Category.

铁家具· 2026

Wide Paned Surface 餐桌

by Shiwen Xiao

Client: Sichuan Muya Growth Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 铁奖 Winner in 家具 Category

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The Design

About Wide Paned Surface 餐桌

「阔面格窗」是一款可适应家居中多种场景使用的餐桌。桌体采用白蜡木制作，尺寸为1800毫米×800毫米×760毫米。桌腿由整块实木雕琢而成，格栅造型灵感源自东方传统建筑，为整体结构提供稳固支撑。桌面厚度为4厘米，边缘镶嵌天然藤编，这一细节呼应了编织屋檐的意象，同时有助于防止桌面开裂。表面采用环保漆工艺处理。该餐桌可满足家庭用餐、居家办公及儿童活动等多种需求。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铁奖

Wide Paned Surface 餐桌是 A' Design Award 铁奖得主，这是授予满足人们对设计精良的创作所期待的专业与工业要求的优良设计的声望认可。铁奖得主展现出其创作者的高超技艺、高度专业化、专家级的理解力和创造能力。预计Wide Paned Surface 餐桌将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的创作，既实用又创新。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铁奖的设计整合了行业最佳实践，并拥有与专业知识和才华相结合的称职技术特性。Wide Paned Surface 餐桌因其严谨而受到尊重，旨在提供有助于让世界变得更美好的生活品质改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Paned Dining Table embodies a design philosophy of multiscenario adaptability and shared use, allowing it to seamlessly fit into various settings such as family gatherings, home offices, or children’s creative activities like crafting and drawing. Its design integrates Eastern architectural aesthetics and combines lattice table legs with rattan inlaid tabletop for both structural stability and natural elegance, making it suitable for a wide range of home environments.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 1800 mm x 800 mm x 760 mm
Tags: Multiscenario Adaptability, Eastern Aesthetics, Solid Wood Structure, Rattan Inlay, Full Panel Cut, Ash Wood, Lattice Table Legs, Sustainable Design
Production Technology: The tabletop and table legs are made from premium ash wood with clear grain, a warm texture, and at least 3 cm thickness for structural stability. The 4 cm thick tabletop with edges inlaid with natural rattan, adds a touch of natural charm and decorative appeal. The table legs are carved from single solid wood blocks rather than assembled from multiple pieces for added strength and durability. Finished with the ecofriendly paint from Dabao, the surface is safe, nonirritating, and ready for use.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating Eastern architectural elements into modern furniture while ensuring structural stability and durability. The table legs are carved from single solid wood blocks into a lattice form, preserving architectural beauty and structural strength. The tabletop is inlaid with natural rattan, recalling traditional eaves and preventing cracking. The design reinterprets traditional essence through a minimalist form, blending Eastern aesthetics with contemporary life.
Research: As modern living spaces expand, the demand for multifunctional furniture continues to grow. By studying existing market offerings, the design team saw opportunities to improve furniture that combines structural stability with aesthetic appeal. This design employs solid wood cut from full panels and rattan inlay techniques to enhance durability, visual depth, and adaptability to various scenarios. Environmentally friendly materials are also used to ensure safety and sustainability.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by Eastern architectural aesthetics and the natural landscape. The square and orderly table legs draw on the brick texture and lattice patterns of traditional Chinese buildings, enhancing structural stability and architectural beauty. The warm and natural tabletop edge is inlaid with a band of rattan, inspired by the eaves of traditional buildings woven from straw and rattan, softening the heaviness of the dark wood surface and bringing liveliness to the overall design.
Project Duration: Designed and developed in Chengdu in January 2025, the project was launched on Tmall in September of the same year.
Operation Flow: The table is carefully designed according to ergonomic principles, with precise height and leg spacing for comfortable seating in different scenarios. Its adaptable form and sturdy practical structure allow it to serve multiple roles as a family dining table, an office or study desk, a tea table for guests, or a display table. The table adapts to various needs and scenarios, functioning as practical furniture and an extension of lifestyle.
Team Members: Shiwen Xiao