These Chopped Tables Have Surfaces Made Entirely of Severed Sticks
Amelia Roblin — August 2, 2012 — Art & Design
You might think that you need some sort of flat surface in order to construct an effective table, but these Chopped Tables demonstrate that this is certainly not a requirement. Only two types of components make up the quirky stools, and neither one would seem to suffice as a functional panel.
Circular clusters of thickset lumber dowels have been bound tightly together using just simple metal rings. The treated timber branches are all smoothed into perfect cylinders but take a range of different diameters and lengths. At least four of the long wooden posts measure the same height, in order to provide sufficient elevation and steady support as the Chopped Tables' legs. Having likely assembled the pieces upside-down, Yuval Tal has had them all meet flush at the top to create even surfaces.
Circular clusters of thickset lumber dowels have been bound tightly together using just simple metal rings. The treated timber branches are all smoothed into perfect cylinders but take a range of different diameters and lengths. At least four of the long wooden posts measure the same height, in order to provide sufficient elevation and steady support as the Chopped Tables' legs. Having likely assembled the pieces upside-down, Yuval Tal has had them all meet flush at the top to create even surfaces.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Furniture - Creating tables without the need for a traditional flat surface opens up opportunities for innovative designs and unique functionality.
2. Minimalist Design - Using only two types of components, these chopped tables showcase the beauty and simplicity of minimalism in furniture design.
3. Sustainable Materials - The use of treated timber branches in the chopped tables highlights the trend towards using eco-friendly and renewable materials in furniture construction.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can explore new possibilities in creating unconventional pieces that challenge traditional design principles.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate the minimalist aesthetic of chopped tables to create modern and visually striking spaces.
3. Sustainable Construction - The chopped tables demonstrate the potential for sustainable materials to be used in construction, paving the way for eco-friendly solutions in the building industry.
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