tokujin yoshioka: element table for desalto
continuing his exploration into the process of growing crystals to create different furniture forms, the japanese designer has now translated that research into abstracted representations of the natural structures expressed in the form of tables.
the main feature of each ‘element’ table is an elongated box which stands as the central support between base and top
tokujin yoshioka has experimented extensively with the process of growing crystals to create different furniture forms (as seen in his ‘venus’ natural crystal chair which designboom covered here and here). in continuing with this exploration, he has translated that research into abstracted representations of the natural structures expressed in the form of the ‘element’ table collection. each piece is based on a metal elongated box which stands as the central support between base and top. considered the signature feature,these rectangular prisms are set at inclined positions which are determined depending on their function as a side or dining table; ultimately breaking the optical balance of perpendicularity. the stainless steel and aluminium works are a result of the japanese designer’s close collaboration with italain company desalto who specializes in metalworking techniques, and will debut at the 2013 salone del mobile.
each rectangular prism is set at an inclined position which is determined depending on its function as a side or dining table
dining table version
expression of the side table’s scale
some of the tables feature more than one elongated box to achieve certain heights
support to table top view
base view
‘element’ table collection by tokujin yoshioka for desalto
explorations on form based on the process of growing crystals
tokujin yoshioka at desalto discussing final adjustments on some of the pieces
concept sketch by tokujin yoshioka
concept sketch by tokujin yoshioka
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