philipp kaefer molds no cardboard corrugated metal table
the lightweight side table combines a strong metal adhesive with a corrugated material well known in aircraft and ship construction.
philipp kaefer molds no cardboard corrugated metal table
all images courtesy of philipp käfer
combining corrugated metal with a strong adhesive, the ‘no cardboard project’ by german designer philipp käfer forms a durable side table. the lightweight material is well known in aircraft and ship construction. its triple layered structure is composed of one corrugated sheet glued between two flat ones, each made from coated aluminum. the material, which is at most one millimeter thick can easily be bent into shape; joining three together creates an incredibly strong product. this ‘sandwich’ provides a high-level of rigidity whilst being very thin, light and resistant to corrosion. the multifunctional furniture piece portrays a sense of lightness even though it is able withstand hundreds of kilos, ensuring its durability.
‘making of ‘no cardboard’ by phillip käfer’
video courtesy of phillip käfer
no cardboard side table – metallic blue
no cardboard – pearl effect coating
no cardboard – rough
no cardboard stability test from ETPTT Group
first finished prototype
durability test – holding 440 kgs
the construction process showing the individually cut legs that are sandwiched together in a mould
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