The image of aluminium tables conjures either a conventional and cost-effective product or a contemporary industrial-style design. However, Pelle's product boldly defies both of those categories. The New York City-based studio dared to experiment in the name of transcending repetitiveness in design. The goal was not only to create a stylish product but also to come up with "innovative manufacturing and hand craftsmanship [techniques]."
Unlike most traditional or modern aluminium tables, Pelle's version pays particular attention to balance and precision. The low-lying silhouette of the piece features "solid aluminium that [was] milled to a tolerance of one-thousandth of an inch." To bind it, the studio utilized "traditional Japanese joinery techniques."
Dubbed the DVN Table, the furniture piece is essentially "held together by friction."
Impeccably Precise Aluminium Tables
Pelle's Design is an Experiment That Relies on Balance
Trend Themes
1. Aluminium Table Reinvention - Companies developing new and innovative designs in aluminium tables that defy traditional conventions and styles.
2. Precision Craftsmanship - Increased focus on precision in the craftsmanship of furniture pieces.
3. Japanese Joinery Techniques in Modern Furniture - The integration of traditional Japanese joinery techniques in contemporary furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunities for furniture manufacturing companies to innovate their designs and construction processes to cater to a niche market that values precision and unique design.
2. Interior Design - Opportunities for interior designers to incorporate unconventional and precise pieces of furniture, such as the DVN Table, into unique spaces.
3. Manufacturing Tools and Machinery - Opportunities for vendors of manufacturing tools and machinery to cater to furniture manufacturers aiming for precise and intricate designs.