Aviad Gil Creates a Bulletproof Table With Contemporary Styling
Peter Vallas — April 28, 2011 — Art & Design
It looks like furniture designer Aviad Gil had a little fun in his latest design. The talented Israeli designer has been developing a series of furniture for a collection called 'conflict' and this one-of-a-kind table is the latest addition.
Aviad Gil wants his work to showcase his perception of humanity and of ongoing issues around the world. After spending an abundance of time in the Gaza Strip, Gil became quite influenced by the violence that occurred and the area's atmosphere.
From that inspiration, Aviad Gil created this bulletproof table. The designer used a piece of bulletproof Volvo glass and fired some AK-47 rounds into it. The table withstood the beating and the outcome is one awesome furnishing that has literally been shot at.
Aviad Gil wants his work to showcase his perception of humanity and of ongoing issues around the world. After spending an abundance of time in the Gaza Strip, Gil became quite influenced by the violence that occurred and the area's atmosphere.
From that inspiration, Aviad Gil created this bulletproof table. The designer used a piece of bulletproof Volvo glass and fired some AK-47 rounds into it. The table withstood the beating and the outcome is one awesome furnishing that has literally been shot at.
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