peter marigold: arm rest + foldable table

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peter marigold: arm rest + foldable table
peter marigold: arm rest + foldable table
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'arm rest' by peter marigold
image by lucas hardonk


london-based okay studio has designed new furniture pieces during a collaborative workshop organized by dutch company arco,
with british collective member peter marigold creating the works, 'arm rest' and 'foldable table.'
reduced to their essence, these two versatile designs can be adapted to existing items and spaces to maximize functionality.



'arm rest' in use
image by lucas hardonk


complimenting furniture without built-in support, 'arm rest' is a simple object derived from a design found in traditional japanese guest houses.
dining chairs in these vacation homes are typically seats without legs, accompanied by low separate arm rests that can be used when needed.
adapted for the height of western chairs, 'arm chair' includes a magazine rack that doubles as a ballast.



'foldable table' by peter marigold
image by lucas hardonk


drawing from the mechanics of collapsing board games, 'foldable table' is a small coffee table that doubles in size when opened.
the proportions of the tabletop and base are carefully considered for each configuration: the base can compress to half of the top's length,
or expand to the full distance for a more balanced surface. the table is made from wood but features hinges of fabric, rather than metal,
which remain partially visible between the wood panels.



the table collapses easily
image by lucas hardonk




'foldable table' concept rendering
image courtesy of peter marigold




concept rendering of base
image courtesy of peter marigold

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  • he can do better – game over – where is the nwe blood

    max says:
  • I like the armrest!

    Tabarka says:
  • he don’t know how to do better

    ad says:
  • the casters on the armrest degrade it’s functionality and ultimately aren’t necessary

    dbkii says:
  • we’re discussing the ‘functionality’ of a mobile armrest? … give me a break

    douglas montgomery says:
  • this guys form okay studio are really boring… they are out of fashion, nothing new

    ad says:

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