Balestra 多功能桌 by Nikolay Vladykin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

鐵傢俱· 2022

Balestra 多功能桌

by Nikolay Vladykin

Client: Kai Ross Design Studio

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Balestra 多功能桌

坐在扶手椅或沙發上的人可以使用桌面，將腿放在特殊的墊子上，以促進快速放鬆和休息。伸手可及的地方有一個迷你架子，可以放置電視遙控器或智能手機，無需前傾即可拿到，這對於喜歡舒適的人、老年人或殘疾人來說很方便。 Balestra 採用可持續材料製成，具有中世紀現代風格，是對過去意大利家具大師的致敬。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Balestra 多功能桌是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Balestra 多功能桌將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Balestra 多功能桌因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The basis of the functional innovation of the table is a comprehensive rest of a person in the process of sitting (on a sofa/armchair). This is achieved by placing and relaxing legs on specially designed pads of the table, which, in turn, reduce the load on the cardiovascular and muscular systems of the body, as well as on the spine.
The extra comfort is provided by small shelf at reach of hand where useful items such as smartphone, TV-remote or eyeglasses can be placed without leaning forward.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions 1000mm*750mm*520mm, Weight 12kg
Tags: balestra, paddy table, kairossdesign, contemporary, design, midcentury, modern, furniture
Production Technology: oak, tempered smoked glass, polished stainless steel, alcantara
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create new functional and ergonomic structure with harmonious midcentury appearance. In addition to performing multiple functions it had to look solid and light and be durable at the same time. One of the solutions was to use metal stretchers for structural rigidity which made finally design look like crossbow and determined its' name (in Italian).
Research: Some people need to rest during the day and unconsciously put their feet on the table to reduce the load on the circulatory system.
Modern tables are not adapted for this, poufs and ottomans are not functional enough and take up extra space. All this prompted the creation of a new type of furniture – paddy tables that help to solve the problem of rest, interior space and the necessary functionality.
Inspiration: The concept was inspired by the idea of creating a multifunctional tea table for lounge zones and living rooms which would correspond to contemporary functional needs, higher level of comfort and sustainable design trends. This table is a homage to all Italian furniture masters. Swift lines, smooth curves and airy construction convey all the expression and elegance of Italian modernism.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2020 and finished in December 2020 in Veliky Novgorod
Operation Flow: The table has no moving parts and does not require transformations for multifunctional use. It is installed with the rear leg close to the sofa. The person goes to the side of the table, sits on the sofa, leans back and rests his/her feet on one of the soft pads. Without leaning forward, he/she can reach objects on the tabletop, for example, take or put a glass of water, a book or TV remote. At the same time, unused items, such as a smartphone or keys, can be placed on a shelf under the table top and stay at the reach of a hand. Another person can perform same actions on the other side of the table.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Nikolay Vladykin, 2020
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #2: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #3: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #4: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #5: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020