Plane Table by Rene Barthelemy Hides Folds Beneath its Flat Top
Amelia Roblin — October 12, 2011 — Art & Design
References: muuuz & notcot.org
It seems as though the Plane Table by Rene Barthelemy is doing its best to subtly rebel against the standard silhouette of a kitchen table, serving up the typical flat top but bulging unexpectedly beneath. Manufactured from a soft birch bent plywood or a contemporary transparent acrylic material, the unusual Olika piece provides its user and viewer with a little visual and tangible intrigue.
The modern moveable looks to loosely and imaginatively emulate the shape of braced wooden dining tables that incorporate horizontal panels uniting the tabletop with the legs. In the Plane Table by Rene Barthelemy, however, this assembly technique is not necessary, and the sculptural contour created appears intentionally aesthetic against the angled joints of the slender steel rod supports.
The modern moveable looks to loosely and imaginatively emulate the shape of braced wooden dining tables that incorporate horizontal panels uniting the tabletop with the legs. In the Plane Table by Rene Barthelemy, however, this assembly technique is not necessary, and the sculptural contour created appears intentionally aesthetic against the angled joints of the slender steel rod supports.
Trend Themes
1. Hidden Underbelly Furniture - There is an opportunity for furniture designers to explore new ways to incorporate hidden storage space or added visual intrigue beneath the tabletop.
2. Unconventional Materials in Furniture Design - Exploring new materials like transparent acrylic can create unique aesthetics in furniture design.
3. Sculptural Furniture Contours - There is an opportunity for furniture designers to create more sculptural forms like the Plane Table that add a twist to traditional furniture silhouettes.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can incorporate hidden storage space beneath tabletops and explore unconventional materials that add unique aesthetics.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can use furniture with unconventional designs like the Plane Table to create dynamic spaces with added visual intrigue.
3. Architectural Design and Engineering - Architects and engineers can work with furniture designers to create more sculptural forms in furniture design that incorporate unconventional materials.
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