Gambit 國際象棋桌 by Fabrizio Constanza is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

鐵傢俱· 2023

Gambit 國際象棋桌

by Fabrizio Constanza

Client: Fabrizio Constanza Design

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Gambit 國際象棋桌

Gambito係一張度身訂造嘅國際象棋桌，經過精心設計以滿足特定需求。目標係打造一張唔單止有足夠空間擺放棋盤，仲附設額外檯面用嚟放置飲品同流動裝置嘅桌子。設計靈感嚟自工業革命時期嘅製造技術，最終設計採用咗多個機器製造嘅鋁製部件，組合成呢件獨一無二嘅作品。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Gambit 國際象棋桌是 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Gambit 國際象棋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。Gambit 國際象棋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

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.